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THE  NEW  TESTAMENT. 

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USE  OF  ALL  CHRISTIANS. 

BY  JEREMIAH  MfNTER, 

MINISTER  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

FIRST  EDITION. 


All  things  must  be  fulfilled  which  were  written  Id  the  Ia«r 
*f  Mores,  and  in  the  prophets,  and  in  the  psalms,  concerning 
me,  Jesus.      Luke  24,  44. 

Teaching  one  another  in  psalms,  &c.  siDjjiaj  tffith  (pace  ift 
four  hearts  to  the  Lord.      Col.  3,  1  6. 


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DISTRICT  OF  MARYLAND,    sst 

BE  it  remembered,  that  on  the  twenty- ninth  day  of  May 
in  the  thirty-fourth  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  United 
States  of  America,  Jeremiah  Minter,  of  the  said  district,§  hath 
deposited  in  this  r.ifice  the  title  of  a  book,  the  right  whereof  he 
claims  as  author,  in  the  words  following,  to  wit :  "  The  Psalms 
'  of  David,  imitated  in  the  language  of  tho  New  Testament,  for 

*  the  use  of  all  Christians.  By  Jeremiah  Minter,  Minister  of  the 
1  Gospel.      First  edition.       All  things    must   be  fulfilled  which 

•  were  written  in  the  law  of  Moses,  and  in  the  prophets,  and  in 
'  the  psalms,  concerning  me,  Jesus.  Luke  24,  44.  Teaching  one 
1  another  in  psalms,  &c.  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  the 
'  Lord.  Col.  8,  16."  In  conformity  to  the  act  of  the  congresss 
of  the  United  States,  intituled  "  Aa  act  for  tho  encouragement  of 
learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts,  and  books,  to 
the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies,  during  the  times 
therein  mentioned  ,""  and  also  to  an  act,  intituled  "  An  act  supple- 
mentary to  an  act,  intituled  an  act  for  the  encouragement  of 
learning,  by  securing  the  copies  of  maps,  charts,  and  books,  to 
the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies,  during  the  times 
therein  mentioned,  and  extending  the  benefits  thereof  to  the  arts 
of  desingniag,  engraving,  and  etching  historical  and  other 
paintings,*- 

PHILD?   MOORE, 
Clerk  of  the  District  of  Maryland. 


fliat  i§t  while  getting  this  printed. 


PREFACE. 

BEING  led  by  Providence,  and,  as  I 
believe,  by  the  grace  and  spirit  of  God, 
to  put  the  Psalms  of  David  into  singing 
measures,  and  conform  the  sentiment  with 
the  christian  dispensation  ;  that  is,  with 
the  New  Testament,  I  believe  it  my  duty 
to  publish  my  work  for  the  benefit  of  my 
country  at  large,  and  especially  such  as 
make  profession  of  religion. 

There  have  been  several  performances, 
nearly  similar  to  this,  in  England  ;  one 
by  Waits,  another  by  Tate  and  bradyt&.c* 
But  there  has  been  no  American  produc- 
tion of  the  kind  yet ;  that  is,  ot  Psalms, 
except  some  amendments  on  those  of  En- 
gland, that  I  have  seen  or  heard  of.  I  was 
several  years,  at  intervals,  engaged  in  this 
performance  ;  and  have  now  written  the 
whole  over  again,  with1  sundry  improve- 
ments. The  work  has  been  arduous  (for 
much  study  is  a  weariness  to  thejlesh, )  but  it 
has  been  a  source  of  exalted  pleasure  and 
contentment  to  my  mind,  as  aiding  medi- 
tation on  God,  and  his  grace,  works  and 
ways. 

I  must  leave  my  readers  to  judge  for 
themselves,  both  in  point  of  my  poetry,* 

*I  have  already  published  one  hundred  and 
forty  odd  hymns  and  spiiitualsongs,  of  which 
I  have  heard  no  fault  found,  either  in  point  of 
poetry  or  sentiment. 


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and  manner  of  conforming  the  old  to  th* 
new  dispensation,  &c. 

My  intention  being  upright  and  good 
I  stand  in  no  dread  of   either   Jeamed  or 
unlearned  er Hicks,  bur  commit  my  work 
to  the  protection  and  blessing  of  Almigh- 
ty  God,  who  mysteriously,  and  through 
extraordinary   tribulations  (probably  not 
interior  to  David's  from  Saul  and  Dots) 
led  me  in  his  grace  and  spirit,  to  the  un- 
dertaking and  completing  of  these  com. 
positions.      My  sanguine  hope  is,  that  he 
wiJJ  bless   them   to   the   good   of  many 
David  deigned  the  benefit  of  after  ages' 
as  well  as  of  the  then  present,  and  so  do  L 
My  palms  are   all    original  or  new  ; 
not  a  stanza  or  verse  is  borrowed.     The 
language  is  also  plain  and  easy  to  be  un. 
derstood    by  the  generality  of  readers. 
Certain  I  am,  there  are  some  enemies  to 
the  publishing  of  this   work,  from  envy 
or  some  other  fury.      May  the  God  of 
David  and  of  Paul,  the  God  and  Father  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  give  it  his  blessing 
and  make  it  victorious  against  all  its  ene- 
mies and  mine,   who  with  lies   would,  if 
they  could,  destroy  both  it  and  me.     May 
He  make  it  a  lasting  blessing  to  precious 
souls  immortal,  of  both   the  present  and 
future  generations  ! 

I  have  the  happiness  to  be  divested  of 
party  zeal,  except  Christianity  be  called  a 
party.  There  is  no  promise  to  suffering 
for  any  other  name  ;    bui  "If  any  man 


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suffer  as  a  christian,  let  him  not  be  asham- 
ed ;  but  let  him  glorify  God  on  this  be- 
half" 1  Pet.  4,  16.  And  Christ  saith, 
"  Blessed  are  ye  when  men  shall  revile 
you,  and  persecute  you,  ami  shall  say  all 
manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely  for  my 
sake  ;"  that  is,  as  a  christian,  "  Rejoice, 
and  be  exceeding  glad. "  O  for  this  pow- 
er more  abundantly  !  "  for  great  is  your 
reward  in  Heaven"  Matt.  5,10,  11.  I 
am  not  ashamed  of  suffering  as  &  christian  ; 
but  do  glorify  God  on  this  behalf;  and 
do  rejoice,  and  am  exceeding  glad  ;  and 
believe  I  shall  reap  the  happy  fruits  iii  a 
glorious  immortality  of  heavenly  rest ;  to 
which  I  ardently  Jesire  to  conduct  oth- 
ers, and  aid  them  on  their  way  thither- 
ward ;  which  I  hope  will  in  some  degree, 
through  God's  blessing,  be  effected  by 
the  following  Psalms. 

I  am,  dear  Reader, 

Thy  sincere  friend  in  Christ 
J.    WINTER. 
Richmond,  May  7,  1810, 


PSALM  I.  First  Part.    L.  M. 
The  different  state  of  saints  and  sinners. 

1  LET  earth  give  ear  unto  the  Lord! 
He  speaks   in  his  inspired  word  ! 
Hear  him  the  saint  and  sinner  mark, 
And  to  their  final  sentence  hark. 

2  The  man  that  God  will  own  and  bless, 
Is  he  that  hates  the  wickeds*  course, 
That  doch  not  in  their  council  walk, 
And  flies  the  scorner's  seat  and  talk. 

3  But  his  delight  is  in  the  Lord, 
With  meditating  on  his  word  ; 
Both  day  and  night  he  seeks  to  know 
The  will  of  God  throughout  his  law. 

4  And  he  (unlike  the  wicked  race) 
Set  by  the  living  streams  of  grace, 

Snail  grow,  and  bloom,  ana  bear  his  fruit. 
And  higher  and  yet  higher  shoot. 

5  But  the  ungodly  are  not  so  ; 

They  hate,  not  love,  God's  holy  law  ; 
And  O,  as  chaff  before  the  wind, 
Their  hopes  the  depths  of  hell  will  find. 

6  They  shall  not  in  the  judgment  stand 
With  saints,  but  God's  aln  lghty  hand, 
That  leads  his  saints  to  joys  on  high, 
Shall  crush  them  dead,  yet  ne'er  to  die. 

PSALM  I.   Second  Part.  S.  M. 
The  widely  different  state  of  saints  and  sin- 


1  That  man  is  bless'd  indeed, 

Who  shuns  the  sinner's  snares  ; 
The  counsel  of  the  ungodly  hates. 
Nor  scorners'  malice  fears. 

2  But  in  the  word  of  God 

He  ponders  day  and  night  ^ 


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To  know  his  will  his  glory  is, 

T'  obey  is  his  delight. 
<}       He,  like  the  fruitful  tree, 

Nourish'd  by  waters  near, 
With   growing  leaves  and  fruit  spreads 

Nor  shall  his  courage  fear.  [forth, 

4  Not  :;o  the  sons  of  vice  : 

They  nourish  tor  despair  : 
And  ail  their   strength,  and  helps,  and 
Shall  fiy  as  chaff  in  air.  [hoj 

5  How  will  the  guilty  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace  ? 
Christ  is  the  judge,  and  they  must  dwell 
In  quite  a  dirf'rent  place. 

6  His  eves   have  notic'd  well 

The  way  his  sons  have  gone  ; 
Th'  ungodly  must  to  hell  be  driven, 
While  saints  ascend  his  throne. 

PSALM  I.    Third  Part.  L.  M 
The  widelv  different  state  of  saints  and  sin- 


!  Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  blessM  is  the  man, 
Whose  cautious  feet  with  pious  care 
The  counsel  of  th'  ungodly  shun, 
And  will  not  stand  where  sinners  are, 

i  That  hates  the  scorner's  seat,  but  loves 
The  law  o:    God  with  pure  delight  ; 
And  therein  reads  with  joy  by  day, 
And  therein  meditates  by  night. 

o  His  soul  shall  flourish  green  and  fail 
Like  thrifty  trees  by  water  sides  : 
None  look  on  him  in  vain  for  fruit, 
Closest  inspection  he  abides. 

4  When  all  the  leaves  of  nature  fade. 
Still  his  are  nourishing  and  green 


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On  earth  the  Lord  will  make  him  ble.ss'd, 
But  more,  when  here  no  more  he's  seen. 

5  Not  so  th'  ungodly,  vain  and  proud, 
Their  glory  tempts  the  wrath  of  Heav'n. 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  away  like  chaff, 
Or  grass   betore  the  whirlwind  driv'n. 

6  What  will  the  proud  in  judgment  do  ? 
With  saints   th'  ungodly  shall  not  dwell  ! 
The  difference  here  shall  there  exceed  ; 
Justice  will  sink  its  foes  to  hell. 

7  For  Christ,   the  righteous  judge  and  just, 
Approves  the  way  his  saints  have  gone  ; 
But  foolish  ways  of  souU  impure 

On  endless  death  and  ruin  run. 

PSALM  1.    Fourth  Part.   C.  M. 
The  saint  and  his  end  :    the  sinner  and  his. 

1   Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  mind, 
AH  sinful  council  shuns, 
And  will  not  tempt  the  dang'rc 
Of  nature's  carnal  sens. 

t  He  shuns  the  scorner's  seat,  Ira1 
With  those  who  fear  tin   l, 
And  makes  it  his  intense  deli^iu 
To  understand  his  word. 

3  This  man  shall  triumph  and  -ejeice, 

And  like  a  water'd  tree, 
His  soul  shall  flourish,  and  his  fruit 
A  great  reward  shall  =ee. 

4  But  O,  how  difFrent  is  the  state 

Of  those  who  sin  allow, 
And  take  delight  in  carnal  ones, 
And  walk  as  sinners  do  ! 

p  Tho*  they  may  form  high  hopes  of  Heav'n, 
And  ease  a  guilty  mind, 


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Their  hopes  shall  fly  away  at  last, 
As  chaff  before  the  wind. 

0  Far  from  the  saints,  as  saints  from  them. 

In  judgment  they  shall  go  ; , 
The  jndge  will  give  the  right'ous  Heav'n, 
But  sinners  flames  below. 

PSALM  1.    Fifth  Part.    L.  M. 

The  character  and  final  separation  of  saints 
and  sinners. 

1  Blest  is  the  man  that  will  not  act 
By  councils  of  ungodly  men  ; 

That  will  not  stand  where  sinners  meet, 
Nor  share  the  scorners'  seats  unclean  ; 

2  But  in  the  holy  law  of  God 

Has  sought  and  found  his    chief  delight,    • 

And  meditates  upon  his  word 

For  council,  both  by  day  and  night. 

3  Green  as  the  tree  by  river  sides 
Shall  his  profession  rise  and  shine  ; 
His  firmness  ev'ry  storm  abides, 
His  fruits  are  love,  his  joys  divine. 

f  This  is  the  man  shall  dwell  on  high. 
Th'  ungodly  run  a  diff 'rent  race  : 
Their  hopes  as  chaff'  with  storms  shall  fly 
When  Christ  his  ruling  pow'r  displays. 

5  The  carnal  shall  in  judgment  fall, 
Sinners  with  th'  right'ous  shall  not  stand  : 
In  vain  they  look,  in  vain  they  call, 

In  vain  they  lift  on  high  their  hand. 

6  For  thus  the  judge  declares  aloud  : 

"  I  know  my  saints,  and  them  I  love  ; 
4f  But  ye  despis'd  my  grace  and  word, 
I*  Depart  to  hell,  my  veng'ance  prove. v 


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PSALM  2,  1—7.  First  Part.  L.  If. 
The  wickedness  of  resistance  to  Christ. 

1  Why  do  the  heathen  riant  and  rage 
Against  the  Lord's  anointed  one  ? 
Against  his  heirs  of  any  age, 

But  specially  against  his  son  ? 

2  In  all  the  pow'r  of  evil  thought, 
The  kings  and  rulers  of  the  earth, 
With  ev'ry  scheme  of  malice  fraught, 
Were  'gainst  the  Lord's  anointed  wroth. 

3  His  gospel  laws  and  gospel  faith, 

They  counted  bands,  and  cords,  and  ill, 
And  bound  themselves  in  Jesus'  death, 
And  loath'd  that  Christ  on   earth  should 

[dwell 

4  But  he  that  sitteth   in  the  sky, 
And.judgeth  in  eternal  right, 
Will  show  that  he  is  ever  nigh, 

To  blast  the   wicked  from  his  sight. 

5  He'll  crush  the  rebels  to  his  son, 
And  vex  them  in  his  jealous  wrath  : 

"  My  son  shall  reign  on  Zion's  throne," 
Saith  he,  "  I  own  his  heav'nly  birth." 

PSALM  2,  8— 12.   Second  Part.   CM. 
The  heathen  given  to  Christ. 

1  "  Ask  thou  of  me,  my  son,"  saith  God, 

"  The  heathen  for  thy  heirs, 
i(  And  I  will  send  thy  living  word, 
M  And  move  their  hopes  and  fears. 

2  s*  Ahd  those  who  will  not  learn  and  yield, 

"  But  still  reject  thy  reign, 
"  Shall  be  to  their  own  blindness  seal'd, 
"  Seal'd  to  eternal  pain." 

o  Be  wise,  therefore,  ye  proud  and  vain, 
Now  kiss  the  son  and  live, 


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Let  God's  anointed  o'er  you  reign, 

To  him  obedience  give. 
i*  Serve  ye  the  Lord  with  humble  fear, 

To   him  rejoice  with  awe  ; 
To  Christ  ye  nations  all  draw  near, 

Believe,  obey  his  law. 

5  Know  that  his  wrath  will  rise  and  sore, 
If  still  you  disobey  ; 
But  he  will  bless  both  rich  and  poor, 
That  tread   his  narrow  way. 

PSALM  3.    6  lines,  L.  M. 

The  sufficiency  of  God's  help  against  all  cne« 
mies. 

1  Whom,  Lord,  have  I  to  help  but  thee, 
For  many,  many  are  my  foes  ! 

Look  down,  O  God,  their  vauntings  see. 
See  how  their  envious  number  grows  : 
"  For  him  there  is  no  help,"  they  cry, 
"  No  help  has  he  from  eartii  or  sky." 

2  But  thou,  O  Lord,  to  whom  alone 
I  turn  for  every  joy  and  aid, 

Shalt  be  my  shield,  and  from  thy  throne 
Shalt  crush  my  foes,  and  lift  my  he  id  ; 
Tho'  twice  ten  thousand  on  me  rage, 
Fearless  in  thee,  I'd  all  engage. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  canst  give  me  calm  repose, 
Awake  or  sleeping,  night  or  day, 

In  midst  of  twice  ten  thousand  foes, 
While  they  as  waters  melt  away  ; 
From  thine  eternal  hill  of  love, 
Thou  wilt  assist,  nor  let  me  move. 

4  Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  ! 
Th'  ungodly  he  will  crush  as  moth, 
While  saints  shall  triumph  in  a  song, 
And  prove  his  pow'r  and  goodness  both, 
Arisft,  redeeming  God,  arise, 

And  save  and  bring  me  to  the  skies. 


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PSALM  -1,  1—5.  First  ParUL.  M. 
Confidence  in  God  from  past  help. 

1  To  thee,  O  God,  my  righteousness, 

prayer  and  praise  shall  ever  rise/ 
F^r  when  my  soul  was  in  distress, 

T-iou  didst  enlarge  me  irom  the  skies. 

2  Lord,  hear  me  still,  ivh. en  still  I  pray  : 

cruel  sons  oi*  men, 
Will  you.  upun  ..line  boner  prey, 
And  torn  my  glory  into  shame  ? 

3  But  know  the  Lord  will  set  apart 

T.ie  pure  and  godly  for  himself! 
His  ti  the  sinners  heart. 

But  he  u -iii  rise  in  my  behalf. 

4  Ponder  in  awe  among  your  foes, 

Ye  righteous,   nor  be  snar'd  in  sin  ; 
Think  thus,  my  God  in  all  things  knows 
To  work  my  good  from  Worst  of  men  ! 

5  Offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise, 

A  id  trust  forever  in  the  Lord; 
Let  ail  your  nights,  and  all  your  davs, 
.  Be  nll'd  with   pond'ring  o'er  his  word 

PSALM  4,  6— S.  Second  Part.  Lenox, 
God's  favor  the  true  good. 

1  Many  there  be  who  sav 

Who'l  show  us  any  good  r 
B  it  let  us  still  obey, 

And  leave  the  whole  to  God  ! 
Lirdlifl  on  us  thy  countenance] 
T  lis  is  our  good,  and  our  defence  S 

2  Tho*  sinners  wait  my  fall, 

My  heart  in  thee  is  strong  ; 
A  id  in  despite  of   all, 

Thy  praise  shallbe  my  song, 

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For  love  with  gladness  fills  my  heart 
Of  which  the  sinner  has  no  part. 

G       All  the  increase  of  corn, 

Of  wine,  and  oil  below, 
Cannot  such  gladness  learn, 

As  doth  my  heart  o'erflow, 
Till  strong  1  earth  and  hell  defy, 
And  on  thy  promises  rely. 

4  While  sinners  rage  for  earth, 

And  trust  themselves  for  might ; 
And  robe  in  envious  wrath, 

My  God  is  my  delight ; 
On  him  I  cast  my  ev'ry  care, 
And  rest  in  safety  without  fear 

5  As  those  in  calmest  sleep, 

I  rest  me  in  my  God; 
'Tis  his  to  give,  or  keep, 

1  only  trust  his  word; 
In  prayer  I  all  submit  to  him, 
To  live  or  die,  to  sink  or  swim  I 

PSALM  5,1—7.  First  Part.  L.  M 
Morning  Psalm. 

1  Lord,  with  the  rising  morn  I  rise, 
And  with  my  voice  salute  the  skies  ; 
In  prayer  and  pi  »sse  to  thee  i  sing, 
O  give  my  meditation  wing. 

2  Give  ear  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord 
And  all  my  humhie  thoughts  record, 
For  mercies  past  thy  name  I  praise, 
And  pray  for  help  in  coming  days. 

3  I  own  the  king  of  earth  and  hcav'n, 
By  thee  my  ev'ry  gojd  is  giv'n 

By  thee  I  sleep  secure  from  harm. 
By  thee  mine  eyes  salute  the  morn. 

4<  I  know  thou  hatest  wickedness, 
O  lead  me  by  thy  truth  and  grace  ; 


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For  evil  shall  not  dwell  with  thee, 
1  n  time  nor  in  eternity. 

Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 
The  wicked  shall  become  a  prey, 
But  1  shall  live  within  thy  house, 
While  sinners  die  beneath  thy  curse 

By  night  and  day  to  thee  I'll  cry, 
Toward  thy  temple  in  the  sky  ; 
Tho*  sinners  mock  my  hope,  I  still 
Will  lie  in  all  thy  righteous  will. 

PSALM  5,  8—12.  Second  Part,  C.  M. 
Praying  for  God's  guidence  &c. 

Make  straight  my  way  before  me  Lord, 

For  many  wait  my  fall  ; 
They  hate  my  soul,  and  hate  thy  word, 

But  thou  shalt  be  my  all. 

Their  feigned  good  is  wickedness, 

Their  seeming  love  is  wrath, 
My  God  will  mind  them  not  to  bless, 

But  plague  their  souls  with  death. 

But  let  the  souls  who  trust  in  thee, 

In  thy  defence  rejoice  ; 
The  great  salvation  let  them  see, 

Let  joy  attune  their  voice. 

Those  precious  souls  that  love  thy  nam£,' 
And  whom  thy  truths  defend, 

Shall  shout  the  glories  of  thy  fame 
In  songs  that  never  end. 

For  thou  wilt  crown  thy  righteous  ones, 

Who  daily  praise  and  pray  ; 
And  honour  them  with  crowns  and  thrones, 

And  wipe  their  tears  away. 


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PSALM  6.  First  Part  C.  M. 

Praying  against  over  much  trouble. 

1   Rebuke  me  not  my  Father  God, 
,  In  wrath,  but  in  thy  love, 
Leet  I  should  fall  and  lose  thy  word, 
And  an  apostate  prove. 

2  Have  mercy  Lord  for  I  am  weak, 

In  fiesh  and  spirit  too  ; 
O  do  not  more  my  bruises  brake, 
Buc  raise  me  up  anew. 

3  Mv  horse    and  soul  are  vexed  sore, 

O  heal   me  or  I  d:e; 
In  my  complaint  1  weep  and  roar. 
And  deati  seems  ever  nigh. 

4  To  thee  I  ask,  how  long,  O  Lord 

Shall  I  he  wearied  thus  ? 
Return  and  help  me  gracious  God  ! 
Nor  make  my  life  a  curse. 

5  O  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 

Or  I  >ha"!i  ail  in  death/ 
My  heart  with  long  complaints  doth  ache. 
O  turn  away  tny  wrath. 

6  Lord,  who  car?  piaise  thee  in  the  grave, 

Or  there    e'uember  thee  ? 
O  raise  me  still,  and  let  me  live, 
Thy  glory  here  to  see. 

7  I'm  weary  with  my  midnight  groans, 

My  couch  I  wet  with  tears  ; 
Is  this  the  portion  of  thy  sons  ? 
Sore  grief  my  eye-sight  blears. 

8  Depart  my  cruel  foes,  depart  ; 

For  God  has  heard  ir.v  prayer  ; 
He  gives  me  now  a  glorious  part, 
The  greater  peace  for  war. 

9  Depart  ye  sons  of  earth  and  pride, 

Mv  full  reward's  above :  •„ 


God  here  prepares  me  for  his  side, 
In  world's  of  endless  love. 

A  REVIEW. 

10  If  earth  were  all,  and  death  an  en  i 

Of  flesh  and  spirit  too, 
The  laws  of  Christ  would  not  befriend, 
But  tend  to  grief  and  woe. 

11  The  pangs  of  bearing  Jesus'  cross, 

While  hated  for  his  name, 
Would  not  be  gain,  but  only  loss, 
And  life  would  end  in  shame. 

12  But  there's  a  resurrection  nigh, 

That  shall  the  pure  reward  ; 
And  griefs  below  are  joys  on  high, 
By  promise  of  the  Lord. 

J 3  His  saints  are  here  afflicted  sore, 
Their  souls  to  purify, 
That  we  may  die  to  earth  the  mere. 
And  wait  our  all  on  high. 

K  There  shall  our  sufr  rings  have  reward 
In  everlasting  joys  ; 
And  safe  in  God's  civine  abode, 
Shout  with  the  louder  voice. 

PSALM  7,  1—5.  First  Part.  C.  31. 
An  appeal  of  the  pure  in  heart  to  God  ! 

1  Thro'  all  my  perils,  Gracious  Gqd, 
£   In  thee  I  put  my  trust  ; 

tJo  help  or  succour  else  I  seek, 
Nor  will  I,  last  or  first. 

2  Save  me  from  those  my  cruel  foes. 

That  persecute  my  soul  ; 

Yea,  lest  as  lions  they  devour, 

And  cause  my  soul  to  fall. 

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^3  If  I  am  guilty  of  their  charge, 

Ajid  "  have  iniquity  ;" 

If  I've  "  rtwaraed  ill  to  him, 

That  was  at  peace  with  me  ';** 

4«  Let  tli en  the  foe  devour  mv  soul, 

And  tread  mine  honor  down  ; 

Vea,  let  him  Head  my  life  to  earth, 

If  I  am  not  thine  own. 

I 

5  [Vea,  I,  instead  of  hurt  to  friends,  ' 

Have  enemies  releas'd  ; 

And  enemies  without  a  cause, 

For  cursing,  1  have  bless'd.] 

G  Arise  my  God,  declare  thy  might ! 
Thine  is  revenge,  not  mine  ! 
Awake  for  me  in  righteous  wrath. 
And  show  them  I  am  thine  ! 

7  So  shall  the  thousands  own  tny  hand, 

And  compass  thee  about ; 
In  me  thy  faithful  mercy  see, 
And  overcome  each  doubt. 

8  Return,  therefore,  O  thou  Most  High  • 

Thou  art  the  judge  of  earth  ; 
Judge  me  according  to  jny  truth, 
Integrity,  and  faith. 

PSALM  7,  9—17.   Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Sin  hateful :  the  righteous   saved,  and  their 
enemies  damned. 

1  O  God,  when  shall  the  wickedness 

Of  sinners  have  an  end  ? 
Establish  thou  the  just, 
Thy  ev'ry  humble  friend  ! 

2  For  thou  dost  know  the  hearts  and  reinS, 

Of  saints  and  sinners  too, 
The  wicked's  pride,  thy  servants'  pains, 
To  give  them  each  their  due. 


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3  My  ev'ry  hope  is  in  my  God^ 
In  him  I  calmly  rest , 
I  know  tho'  malice  spill  my  blood. 
The  upright  shall  be  blest. 

i   Bat  it  the  pure  are  scarcely  sav'd, 
How  will  the  wicked  stand  : 
God's  righteous  wrath  (by  scoffers  wav'd; 
Shall  make  the  rebels  bend. 

i  Afc-dif  the  wicked  still  rebel, 
And  will  not  turn  to  God, 
His  wrath  will  blow  their  souls  to  hell, 
And  drink  their  vital  blood. 

h  ere  shall  the  persecutors  feel 
The  arrows  ok"  his  bow, 
From  all  the  heights  of  heaven's  hi:- 
Thro'  deepest  hell  they  go. 

T   For  all  the  -persecutors  pets, 
And  hellish  wiles  of  hate, 
To  crush  the  righteous  by  their  feets, 
The   worse  their  dreadful  fate. 

$  But  I  will  sins;  and  praise  my  God, 
For  he  is  just  and  true  ; 
Forever  .aithful  is  his  word, 
And  endless  praise  his  due.. 

PSALMS.   First  Part.   C.  M. 

God's  glory    by   creation,    redemption,    and 
providence. 

1  How  excellent  thy  name,   O  Lord, 

Thro'  all  the  sky  and  earth  ; 
How  great  the  stfory  of  thy  love  ! 
The  glory  of  thy  wrath  ! 

2  Above  the  earth,  and  sky,  and  heav'ns. 

Thy  glory  thou  hast  set  ; 
Thy  name,  O  God,  how  high  above  ! 
Thro'  all  the  earth  how  «reat  ' 


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3  From  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklings  liiou 

Hast  manifested  strength  ; 
To  show  thy  enemies  thy  praise, 
Its  height,  its  depth,  and  length. 

4  When,  Lord,  I  think  upon  thy  works, 

The  wonders  of  the  sky, 
The   moon,    and   stars,   which  thou  hast 
I  faint,  as  near  to  die.  [made. 

5  When  thro'  thy  wondrous  works  I  see 

Thy  greatness  over  all, 
I  can't  but  cry,  *  Lord  what  is  man,' 
That  thou  regardst  his  soul  ?' 

6  Why  Lord  so  mindful  of  our  race. 

To  visit  us  in  love  ? 
And  send  thy  only  son  to  die, 
To  bring  our  souls  above  ? 

7  But  little  under  angels  thou 

Hast  Tais'd  our  fallen  race, 
With  glory  and  with  honor  erown'd, 
Ev'n  nere,  thro*  Jesus'  grace. 

8  Dominion  over  all  the  earth, 

Hast  thou  bestow'd  on  man  ; 
And  put  all  things  beneath  his  feet, 
Both  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin. 

9  The  earth  is  thine,  and  all  therein, 

And  all  to  man  is  giv'n  ; 
O  Lord  how  excellent  thy  name  ! 
Thro*  earth,  and  sky,  and  heav'n  ! 

PSALM  8.   Second  Part.  L.  M. 

God's  glory  bv  his   works,  voung   converts, 
&c. 

1  From  all  thy  works  almighty  God, 
Originating  in  thy  word, 
How  excellent  thy  name  thro*  earth, 
Thy  praise  thro*  earth  and  heaven  both- 


2  From  mouths  of  babes  and  sucklings^Lord, 
To  still  the  foes  of  thy  bless'd  word, 

And  prove  the  pow'r  of  gospel  grace, 
Thou  hast  ordained  holy  praise. 

3  When  up  to  heav'n  I  lift  my  head, 
Heav'n  by  thy  fingers  made  and  spread, 
I  ask  when  all  the  stars  I  see, 

Lord  what  is  man  compared  with  thee  ? 

4  Lord  what  is  man,  that  thou  shou'dst  so 
Jn  him  delight,  and  on  him  show 

Such  care  and  mercy  from  above, 
And  visit  with  redeeming  love  ? 

5  Man  high  in  eminence  at  first, 
But  made  by  sin  beneath  the  dust, 
Thou  hast  thro*  Christ  with  glory  crown'd. 
And  with  redeeming  love  renown'd. 

6  Tho'  from  his  first  estate  he  fell; 
Dominion  over  sin  and  hell, 

Thou  hast  to  man  thro*  graee  restor'd, 
And  saints  are  heirs  of  thine  abode. 

7  O  mercy  great  !  O  love  divine  ! 

I  am  my  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine  ; 
Thro'  allthe  earth  how  great  thy  name  ! 
O  Lord  !   thro'  heav'n  how  high  thy  fame. 

PSALM  9,  1—7.  First  Part  L.  M. 

Ambition  for    God's  praise  :    he  is  the   true 
portion. 

1  I  languish,  Lord,  to  praise  thy  name, 

Tis  here  my  whole  ambition  meets  ; 
O  do  not  disregard  the  flame, 

But  help  me   show  thy  wond'rous  acts. 

2  I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  fame, 

Othou  most  high  above  the  heav'n  ! 
My  soul  rejoiceth  in  thy  name, 
O  let  thy  help  to  me  be  giv'n. 


3  J 

3  Mal.e  thou  riiine  encmi< 

Maintain  my  righteous  cause,  and 

Thai  thou  canst  all  that  spoil  me,  spoil, 

And  from  thy   throne  assist  below. 

4>  Know,  enemy,  for  all  thy  povvV, 

Wasting  all  human  peace,  in  wrath, 
The  Lord  is    God  tbrevermore, 

He'll  spoil  and  crush  thy  pow'r  in  deaf*, 

5  A  God  of  portion,  and  of  aid, 

Is  Christ,  and  ever  shall  indure  ; 
Tho'  earth  were  all  in  ruins  laid, 
He's  still  a  portion  ever  sure. 

PSALM  9,  8—16.    Second  Part.    CM 

God  the  judge.   The  helper  of  the  distressed. 

&x. 

1  The  Lord  is  judge  of  heav'n  and  earth, 

And  righteous  is  his  throne  ; 
He'll  crush  the  proud  beneath  his  wrath. 
But  bless  each  humble  one. 

2  He  is  a  refuge  firm  and  sure, 

For  all  oppressed  ones  ; 
His  care  shall  never  fail  t'  indure 
Toward  his  humble  sons. 

3  All  they  who  know,  great  God,  thy  nam^ 

Will  put  thoir  trust  iu  thee  ; 
For  none  were  ever  put  to  shame, 
That  with  thy  reign  agree. 

PAUSE.    C.  M. 

4  Arise  ye  saints  and  praise  the  Lord, 

lie  doth  in  Zion  reign  ; 
Declare  his  truth  and  love  abroad, 
Till  earth  with  praise  doth  wring. 

f>       He'll  crush  ty  thousands  all  the  proud. 
The  humble  ones  exalt  ; 


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He'll  make  the  wicked   howl  aloud 
That  wish'd  the  pure  to  ha  t. 

Q       Consider  all  my  sorrows  Lord, 
By  those  who  hate  my  life  ; 
And  guide  me  by  thy  light  and  word, 
Thro'  all  their  noise  and  strife. 

PSALM  9,  15— 29.    Third  Part.     CM. 

Rising  from  affliction   with  renewed  zeal  for 
God's  honour. 

1  The  Lord  has  rais'd  me,  as  from  death. 

That  I  may  shew  his  praise, 

In  Zion,  and  declare  his  pow'r, 

And  triumph  in  his  grace. 

2  In  thy  salvation,  mighty  king, 

With  triumph  I'll  rejoice  ; 
In  Zion  I'll  dec  are  .thy  love, 
And  lift  aloud  my  voice. 

3  The  Lord  shall  make  the  atheists  know. 

By  his  avenging  pow'r, 
That  he  is  king,  above  all  kings, 
And  God  forever  more. 

4  The  wicked  who  do  wicked  still, 

Shall  perish  in  their  blood  ; 
The  wicked  shall  be  turn'd  to  hell, 
All  men  who  serve  not  God. 

5  Tho'  now  they  vaunt  in  pride  and  lust, 

Forgetting  God  and  heav'n, 

In  an  almighty  storm  of  wrath, 

They  shall  to  hell  be  driv'n. 

6  Tho'  sinners  now  oppress  the  pure, 

They  shall  not  be  forgot, 
£>ut  God  at  length  will  raise  them  high- 
names  shall  rot. 


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PAUSE.   C.  M. 

7       Arise  almighty  God  arise  ! 
And  let  not  man  prevail  ; 
Mike  sinners  tear  and  tremble  too, 
And  make  their  courage  fail. 

3       Let  all  the  nations  see  and  know, 
That  thou  art  God  of  all  ; 
That  they  are  only  dying  men, 
And  by  thee  rise  or  fall. 

PSALM  10,  1—4.    First  Part.    C.  M. 

God's    presence  implored.     The   wicked  and 
righteous  described. 

1  Dost  thou  not  see  our  troubles  Lord  ? 

Our  sorrows  and  our  fear  ? 
Why  keep'st  thou  back  thy  help,  /nv  God  • 
Why  standest  thou  afar  ? 

2  The  wicked  in  his  pow'r  and  pride 

Doth  persecute  the  poor  ; 
But  thou  shalt  him  in  darkness  hide, 
And  set  on  high  the  pure. 

3  When  men  of  spite  obtain  their  end, 

They  boast  in  their  desire  ; 
But  thou  wilt  them  in  ruin  rend, 
And  raise*  thy  saints  the  higher. 

4  The  wicked  bless  the  covetous, 

Whom  God  in  wrath  abhors  ; 

But  he  the  pure  in  heart  will  bless, 

And   fill  the  proud  with  woes. 

5  The  wicked  thro'  their  pride  and  lust. 

Will  not  submit  to  God, 
But  Christ  deny,  till  by  him  curs'd. 
They  sha  1  confess  him  Lord. 

6  They  yield  to  unbelief  and  douh<\ 

And  count  religion  v: 


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1  *od  is  not  in  all  their  thou_ 
And  they  deny  his  reign. 

PSALM  10,  5.   Second  Part.  6  lines  L    M. 

Sinners  see  not  God's  ways,  but  seek  the  ruin 
of  saints. 

i   The  ways  of  sinners  lead  to  hell, 

God's  ways  are  far  above  their  sight  ; 
They  by  del  a  si  on  saielv  dwell, 

And  think  it  day,  when,  lo,  lis  night  I 
They  think  themselves  secure  and  firm, 
Till  thou,  O  God,  shalt  bring  them  down. 

i    As  lords  of  earth  they  dwell  secure, 

They  see  their  own,  and  not  thy  hand, 
But  thine,  O  Lord,  is  all  the  powY, 

r  shall  the:rvain  conceptions  stand  : 
Their  craft  and  schemes  against  the  meek. 
To  cast  them  down,  thy  hand  shall  break. 

As  hidden  lions  in  their  den, 

A?  subtil  serpents  in  the  _ 
They  wait  to  slay  their  iellow  i 

To  slay  the  saints  and  break  their  p 
No  artifice  or  high,  or  low. 
They  miss,  the  saints  to  overthrow. 

4.  Thus   Satan  and  his  men  combine. 

As  tho'  the  Lord  does  not  behold. 
The  heirs  of  God    to  undermine, 

But  all  for  eood  is  overrul'd. 
And  all  of  faithful  heart  shall  pi 
The  greater  bliss,  in  won 

PAUSE.  6  lines  L.  M 

e.  O  Lord,  O  God,  arise. 
Lift  up  thy  mighty  hand  to  sa 
For  jet  thou  not  our  humble  ci 
But  hear,  and  i 


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Wherefore  should  sinners  thee  contemn? 
And  think  thee  only  like  to  them  ? 

6  Thou   dost  behold  their  wrath  and  spite, 

The  poor  commits  himself  to  thee  ; 
And  thou  shalt  all  his  wrongs  requite, 

The  humble  shall  thy  succour  see  : 
Thou  Lord  shalt  break  the  wickeds'  povv'r, 
The  proud  o'erthrow,  to  rise  no  more. 

7  Thou  Lord  art  king  in  earth  and  sky, 

To  crush  thy  foes  beneath  thy  feet, 
And  raise  thy  humble  saints  on  high, 

And  for  all  joy  prepare  their  heart  : 
Thou  wilt  defend  the  pure,  and  judge 
Their  cause  in  truth,  thro'  ev'rv  age. 

PSALM  11. 

God  saveth  the  righteous,   but  punisheth  the 
wicked. 

1  Who  are  these  that  dare  insult  me  ? 

Bid  me  as  a  bird  to  flee? 
In  the  Lord  as  in  a  city 

Strong  and  mighty  as  is  he 
I  have  trusted  ; 
And  no  harm  my  soul  shall  sec. 

2  All  the  terrors  of  the  wicked 

Rage  the  righteous  to  destroy 

Privately  their  wrath's  directed, 

All  theii  malice  they  employ. 

To  devour  us, 
Or  by  wrath,  or  by  decoy. 

3  If  the  promise  was  destroyed, 

What  should  then  the  righteous  dc/5 
Or  if  God  was  unemployed, 
Quite  regardless  of  our  woe  ? 

But  from  heav'n, 
He  will  all  our  foes  o'erthrow. 

4  God  his  righteous  children  trieth, 

To  prepare  them  for  their  reign; 


put  the  violent  lie  hateth, 

And  will  plague  their  souls  with  pain 

Fire  ami  brimstone, 
He'll  in  tempests  on  them  rain. 

5  This  shall  be  the  cnp  of  sinners; 

But  the  righteous  few  shall  prove, 
Love  and  mercy  for  their  banners, 
Smiles  of  Jesus  from  above  ; 

He  will  bless  them, 
For  he  doth  the  righteous  love. 

PSALM  12.  S.  M. 
Help  craved  from  God  against  apostates. 

1  Help  Lord  the  faithful  fail ! 

The  godly  faint  away  ! 
O'ercome  with  sioath  they  faint  and  reel. 
They  cease  to  watch  and  pray  ! 

2  They  turn  to  vanity, 

With  double  tongues  they  speak  : 
Pity  and  help  our  misery, 
Nor  leave  in  perfect  wreck. 

3  The  Lord  will  help  the  pure, 

(Tho'  thousands  faint  and  fall,) 
Their  feet  forever  shall  indure, 
He'll  answer  when  they  call. 

4  He'll  set  the  just  on  high, 

in  spite  of  men  or  hell  ; 
He'll  be  their  help  forever  nigh, 
And  mind  their  goings  well. 

5  But  he  will  crush  the  proud, 

Who  triumph  to  prevail, 
As  with  their  tongue-,    and  crv  aloud, 
"  WTho  shall  my  steps  assail?" 

They  hate  the  yoke  of  God, 

And  call  their  lips  their  own  ; 

Cry,  u  Who  is  over  us  as  Lord  ?" 

But  wrath  will  make  bim  kn 


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7        When  wicked  men  prevail, 
And  tyrants  are  set  up, 
Their  fellows,  proud,  around  them  trail, 
For  earth  is  all  their  hope. 

♦       But  Christ  is  final  judge, 
And  will  exalt  the  poor 
That  trust  in  him,  thro'  ev'ry  age, 
But  spill  the  wicked's  gore. 

PSALM  13.  First  Part.  C.  ML 

Complaining  of  God's   delay,  and   imploring 
light. 

1  How  long  Lord  wilt  thou  forget 

My  weary  trembling  soul  ? 
Has  the  sun  of  mercy  set? 

Thy  bowels  ceas'd  to  roll  ? 
Help  me  Saviour  from  on  high, 

And  turn  away  thy  heavy  wrath  ; 
Open  thou  mine  eyes,  or  I 

Sha;l  sleep  the  sleep  of  death. 

2  How  long  shall  I  mourn  in  woe, 

Thro'  sorrows  in  my  heart? 
How  long  shall  my  inbred  foe, 

Destroy  me  with  his  dart  ? 
Lord  attend  me  from  the  sky, 

And  breathe  in  me  thy  living  brcut 
Open  thou  mine  eyes,  or  I 

Shall  sleep  the  sleep  of  death. 

3  Shall  my  foes  rejoice,  and  say, 

«  His  soul  is  in  our  hand/ 
Shall  they  make  my  soul  a  prey 

Nor  suffer  me  to  stand 
Turn  on  me  thy  gracious  eye, 

From  heav'n  behold  me  on  the  ear 
Open  thou  mine  eyes,  or  I 

Sh  11  sleep  the  sleep  of  death 

4  Trusting  in  thy  love  I  find 

In  me  salvation's  voice  ; 


2£ 

I  will  oast  my  fears  behind, 

And  in  thy  truth  rejoice  : 
I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord, 

And  shout  his  bounteous  gra<. 
He  has  sent  his  light  and  Avoid 

And  .et  me  see  his  lace. 

PSALM  13.    Second  Part- 
Complaint  in  great  sorrow. 

1    How  long  gracious  Lord  and  kind, 

WiB  thou  forget  my  cause  r 
Hast  thou  cast  my  soul  behind, 

Has  mercv  now  a  close  ? 
How  is  this  toy  gracious  God? 

Have  mercv  on  me  or  I  die. 
Sorrows  like  a  drowning  flood 

Do  daily  on  me  fly. 

Z   Bow  long  shall  my  thonghts  opprr 

For  sorrow  in  my  heart  ? 
Pity  Lord  my  sore  disti 

And  bid  my  tears  depart : 
Think  upon  me  O  my  Lord  ! 

And  hear  me  from  thy  throne  on  high. 
Sorrows  like  a  drowning  Mood 

Do  daily  on  me  rly. 

/nten  Lord  mine  eyes,  or  I 

Shall  quickly  sleep  in  death  ; 
Help  me  lest  mine  enemy 

Shall  triumph  in  his  wrath  ; 
Speak  O  Lord  some  cheering  word  ; 

In  mercy  help  me  from  the  sky  ; — 
Sorrows  like  a  drowning  Hood 

Do  daily  en  me  Hy. 

4  In  thy  s;reat  salvation,  Lord. 
My  heart  shall  now  rejoice  ; 
I  have  trusted  in  thy  word  ; 
And  answer  tunes  mi 


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Unto  thee,  O  Lord,  I'll  sin 

For  thou  najt  heard  my  feeble*  prav'r  : 
Soaring  on  salvation's  wing, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  declare  ! 

PSALM  14.    First  Part.    Double  C.  M. 
The  fool  denies  God,  and  hates   his  saints 

1   The  harden'd  fool,  to   hush  his  guilt. 

Hath  said  within  hi,  heart, 
There  is  no  God,  to  bless  or  curse, 

Or  good  or  illimpait. 
Thus  they  corrupt,  corrupter  still 

By  wicked  thoughts  are  grown  ; 
Thus  they  defy  th'  almighty  pow'r 

Till  by  him  overthrown. 

2  The  workers  of  iniquity, 

Have  knowledge — but  are  fool-  , 
They  hate  the  Lord,  and  bate  his  ^aintr. 

And  murther  their  own  souls. 
As  human  beasts  they  tear  the  just, 

But  God  shall  make  them  fear, 
For  God  among  the  righteous  dwells. 

In  ev'ry  trouble  near. 

3  Fools  shame  the  wisdom  of  the  just. 

And  think  their  councils  mad. 
Because  the  Lord  is  all  our  hope, 

In  whom  they  see  no  good. 
O  for  thy  great  salvation,  Lord  ! 

Arise  and  show  thy  pow'r  ; 
When  thou  dost  tumour  captive  &Ulc, 

Our  joys  shall  end  no  more. 

PSALM  14,  1—3.   Second  Part.  L.  31 
The  fallen  state  of  man. 

1    How  wretched  is  the  state  of  man  ! 
How  sank  in  unbelief  and 


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When  God  from  heav'n  looked  down   to 
He  saw  it  all  expos'd  to  wrath.  [earth, 

2  They  all  from  him  had  gone  aside, 
Sunk  into  unbelief  and  pride  ; 
And  altogether  filthy,  they 

Were  walking  in  the  downward  way. 

3  He  cou'd  not  find;  by  nature,  one, 
Who  good,  in  paths  of  virtue  run  ; 
And  only  for  the  Saviour's  grace, 
Not  one  cou'd  ever  see  his  face. 

i  The  wickedness  of  man  so  great 
He  saw,  he  thus  declared  their  state  ; 
Their  lives,  their  heart,  and  ev'ry  thought 
Are  with  unceasing  evil  fraught. 

PSALM  15.   L    M; 

The  man  that  shall  see  and  reign  with  God. 

1  Who  shall  abide,  almighty  God, 
In  thv  pavilion  and  abode  ? 
Who  "in  thy  holy  hill  shall  dwell  ? 
The  sinner  must  descend  to  hell. 

I  (i  The  soul  that  walketh  uprightly,*' 
Saith  God,  "  and  works  in  purity, 
'•  That  speaks  the  truth  in  heart  and  life. 
"  That  doth  not  sow  discord   nor  strife  ; 

3  "  That  will  not  do  his  neighbour  wrong, 
"  By  any  work  of  hand  or  tongue  : 
11  The  soul  that  hates  the  way  of  sin, 
"  And  honours  pure  and  godly  men. 

i  "  The  man  that  vows  to  truth  and  God, 
"  And  will  not  change  to  save  his  blood  ; 
**  That  doth  not  seek  nor  wish  for  gain, 
<c  Contrary  to  the  gospel  plan. 

5  u  The  man  that  will  not  take  reward 
"  Against  the  pure,  but  seeks  his  good  : 
u  This  is  the  man,  who  thro4  the  gr.ice 
"  Of  Christ  mv  son,  snail  see  mv  face. 
b3 


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•*  Thro'  time  his  feet  shall  ne'er  be  mov'd, 
u  Redeem*  d  with  blood,  of  me  belov'd  ; 
"  And  thro*  eternal  ages  he 
"'  Shall  see  my  face,  and  reign  with  me." 

PSALM  16, 1—6.  First  Part.  CM. 
Joy  in  God  and  his  saints. 

Preserve  me,  O  my  gracious  God, 

In  thee  I  put  my  trust ; 
In  thee  I  choose  my  ev'ry  good, 

In  thee  I  make  my  boast. 

Fear  not  mv  soul,  hast  thou  not  said 
And  felt/"  the  Lord  is  mine  ?" 

He  does  and  will  lift  up  thy  head, 
And  prove  his  care  divine. 

My  joy  is  not  in  wicked  ones, 
But  in  his  saints  and  heirs  ; 

With  great  delight   1  love  his  sons, 
They  shine  as  sacred  stars. 

The  excellent  of  all  the  earth 
Are  saints_,  and  shall  employ 

My  joy,  and  care,  till  alter  dea 
Then  still  increase  my  joy. 

Who  hasten  after  other  gods, 

And  rix  their  trust  below, 
Despair  shall  drown  in  fiery  floods, 

Whose  names  1  will  not  know. 

The  Lord,  the  true  and  living  God. 

My  joy  and  portion  is  ; 
He  snail  supply  with  ev'ry  good, 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace. 

Perpetual  mercies  crown  niv  life, 

Pleasant  are  all  his  ways  ; 
He  fills  with  joy  in  end  of  grief, 

And  crowneth  all  mv  da  vs. 


$       In  heavniv  places  of  his  love. 
In  Jesus  do  I  sit  ; 
He  leads  my  goings  from  above. 
And  makes  his  service  sweet. 

PSALM  16,  7—11.  Second  Part.  L.  M 
Assurance  in  God's  help. 

1  Forever  will  I  bless  the  Lord, 

For  his  enlightening  grace  and  word  , 
By  his   unfailing  counsel  he 
Doth  lead  me  thro*  all  mystery. 

2  He  makes  my  pains  and  griefs  instruct 
My  heart  by  night,  and  doth  conduct 
My  soul  thro*  countless  dangers  dark, 
To  press  toward  the  glorious  mark. 

3  Always  before  my  eyes  I  sit, 

The  Lord,  to  guard  my  trembling  feet  * 

Because  I  am  the  Lord's  delight, 

I  ne'er  shall  move,  but  up,  and  right. 

4  Therefore  my  grateful  heart  is  glad, 
My  glory  lifteth  up  its  head  ; 
With  crowned  joy  anew  I  rise, 

To  march  in  courage  to  the  skies. 

5  And  when  I  die  my  flesh  shall  still 
Rest  firm  in  hope,  as  in  his  will  ; 

My  flesh  with  Christ  again  shall  rise, 
And  reign  with  him  above  the  skies. 

6  Thou  shalt  conduct  my  feet  till  death, 
And  crown  with  joy  my  latest  breath  , 
And  I  with  Christ  in  bliss  shall  see 
The  pleasures  oi  eternity. 

7  All  fullness  of  eternal  joy, 

Thy  presence  gives  without  alloy  ; 
At  thy  right  han'i  are  honours  sure, 
Where  pleasures  last  forevermore. 


•M 

PSALM  16,  8 11.   Second  Pari.  L.  M 

The  resurrection  of  Christ. 

1  As  in  the  person  of  his  Lord, 

Pi  ophetick  David  for  him  spake  : 
f<  1  am  th*  immortal  son  of  God, 

"  Nor   life,    nor  death   my   throne  can 

[shake. 

2  «  My  father's  will  I  came  to  do, 

"  Whom  I  before  me  always  set  ; 
ts  And  he  shall  bring  me  conq'ror  thro% 
"  With  death  and  hell  beneath  my  feet 

3  ' ( In  him  my  glory  shall  rejoice, 

"  And  death  itself  shall  only  add 
"  New  snouis  to  my  disciples'  voice, 
•f  When  from  the  g:ave  I  lift  my  head. 

4  ec  Tho'  on  the  cross  my  head  must  droop, 

"  And  1  for  mortals  sink  in  death  ; 
"  Yet  there  my  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
"  My  lungs  again  resume  their  breath. 

5  "  Altho'  his  justice  crush  my  soul, 

"  When  T  his  wrath  for   sinneTs  bear, 
"  Altho*  foul  legions  round  it  howl, 
"  My  father  will  not  leave  it  there  : 

6  "  For  holy  in  my  soul  and  flesh, 

"  Corruption  1  shall  never  see  ; 
"  But  from  the  seeming  ruin  rush 
"  And  spoil  the  foe  in  victory. 

7  "  From  death  to  life  I  shall  ascend, 

"From  earth  ascend  my  father's  throne; 
"  Forever  sit  on  his  right  hand, 

"  My  followers  all  to  welcome  home." 

3    There  in  his  presence  saints  shall  prove 
Infinite  pleasures,  endless  joy  ; 
At  his  right  hand  of  pow'r  and  love, 
Delight*  and  bliss    hall  never  clov. 


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PSALM  17,  1—9.  First  Part.  Doable  S.  M. 
An  appeal  to  God  ;  and  resignation. 

Hear  thou  the  right  O  Lord  ! 

Attend  unto  my  cry  ! 
Give  ear  unto  my  prayer  O  God  ! 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die  ? 
Man's  cruel  censures  kill 

My  spirit  all  the  day  ; 
But  I'll  appeal  to  heaven  still, 

Mv  God  will  right  mv  wav. 

2  He  suffered  all  in  love, 

And  now  has  prov'd  my  heart  ; 
He  searched  and  saw   I  wou'd  not  move. 

Nor  wholly,  nor  in  part  : 
And  finding  nothing  ill, 

But  ev'ry  purpose  good, 
He  doth  anew  my  spirit  fill, 

And  feast  me  on  his  vord. 

3  Hold  up  my  goings  Lord, 

My  goings  in  thy  ways  ! 
Nor  let  a  foot,  a  hand,   or  word 

Move  but  in  prayer  and  praise. 
Shew  me  thy  marvels  Lord, 

Teach  me  thy  mighty  acts, 
The  wonders  of  thy  works  and  wci 

And  how  thy  grace  directs. 

4  Still  keep  me  or  I  die, 

My  foes  stand  thick  around  ; 
Keep  as  the  apple  of  an  eye 

My  soul,  my  graces  sound. 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  wings, 

Shut  me  within  thy  side, 
Till  all  these  jarring,  waring  things. 

In  death  and  peace  subside. 


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PSALM  17,  9—15 — Second  Part.  S.  M. 
Compla.nt  of  foes,  with  content  in  God. 

1  1\e  wicked  Lord  oppn 

And  are  my  deadly  !oes  ; 
I  seem  within  a  wilder,  ess. 

Where  hell's  proud  chieftain  goes. 

2  Arise,  O  Lord  arise, 

Cast  down,  cast  down  his  might; 
Send  succour  from  thesk 
And  show  my  foes  the  right. 

)        If  they  awhile  by  thee 

Are  sent  my  taith  to  try, 
Yet  now  thou  doet  my  courage  see, 
Make  all  their  rage  pass  by. 

4  *    This  life  is  sinners'  hope, 

The  treasures  of  the  dust  ; 
Let  me  in  holiness  wake  up 
This  all  my  hope  and  trust. 

5  The  sons  of  sense  and  pride, 

May  claim  the  earth  for  me. 
Betwixt  themselvs  the  whole  divide. 
My  joy  is  all  in  thee. 

6  Let  me  behold  thy  face. 

In  purity  of  heart  ! 
Give  me,  my  God,  thy  stores  of  grace, 
I  ask  no  other  part. 

PSALM  18,  1—24.  First  Part. 
Unspeakable  deliverance,  thro'  trust  in  God 

1   How  great  my  cause  for  boundless  praise  ! 

Thee  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  pow'r  ! 
For  O,  to  me  thy  love  and  grace 

Demandeth  praise  till  time's  no  more  , 
Thro*  endless  years  demandeth  praise, 
Fordamn'd  was  1  but  for  thy  grace. 


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Z  The  sorrows  of  the  grave  and  death, 
The  sorrows  near  despair  and  hell, 

The  fiery  floods  of  human  wrath, 

My  soul  did  compass  round  and  swell, 

Till  dread  and  trembling  shook  me  thro', 

As  waiting  perfect  overthrow. 

3   But  to  thee,  Lord,  I  turn'd  mine  eye, 
No  way  to  hope,  or  look,  but  up  ; 
To  thee  I  pour'd  my  bitter  cry, 

With  conflict  for  the  smallest  hope  ; 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  didst  hear  my  moan, 
And  awful  things  show'd  quick  return. 

.4  As  tho*  thy   wrath  had  seiz'd  the  earth, 
While  floods  of  vengeance  burnt  to  hell, 
To  crush  my  foes  in  shame  and  death, 

The  change  so  vast  no  tongue  can  tell  ; 
On  me  thy  mercy  shone  from  heav'n, 
And  lo,  my  foes  were  from  me  driv'n. 

5  As  on  a  cherub  thou  didst  ride, 

And  fly  as  on  the  wings  of  wind  ; 
As  lightning  pouring  from  the  sky, 

Thou  didst  descend  my  foes  to  bind  ; 
As  hail  stones,  coals  of  fire  and  death, 
They  heard  thy  voice,  and  felt  thy  wrath. 

0  My  great  deliverer,  Lord,  art  thou  ; 

My  sure,   unfailing  strength  and  rock  , 
To  thee  almighty  praise  is  due, 

For  thou  hast  not  my  soul  forsook  ; 
My  great  salvation  thou  hast  been, 
Nor  am  I  slain  by  sword  nor  sin. 

7  Forever  will  I  trust  thy  word  ; 

My  God  thou  art,  and  still  wilt  be  ; 
Thy  son  am  I,  and  thou  my  God, 

All  that  I  wish  I  have  in  thee  : 
♦  Thou  canst,  tho*  ev'ry  fury  roll, 
As  thou  hast  done,  still  save  my  soul. 


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8  Tho'   strong  and  mighty  foes  assail'd> 

Preventing  me  in  hate  and  pow'r, 
Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  my  toes  afraid, 

Forever  doth  thy  word  indure  ; 
And  I  am  led  in  triumph  forth, 
To  spread  the  wonders  of  thy  truth. 

9  Because  thou  didst  in  me  delight, 

For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 
Thou  hast  increas'd  my  joy  and  might, 

And  set  me  in  a  larger  place, 
A  larger  place  of  joy  and  pow'r, 
To  spread  thy  praise  still  more  and  more, 

10  This  favour  have  I  from  above, 

For  firm  integrity  thro'  all, 
No  gripes  of  hell  my  feet  did  move, 

Resolv'd  to  die,  but  save  my  soul  : 
And  thro'  my  great  deliverer's  blood 
1  triumph  with  the  risen  God. 

PSALM  18,  25—29.    Second  Part.    Double 
CM. 

The  equity  of  God  in  justice  and  mercy.  His 
help  superior  to  a.11  dangers. 

1  How  just  and  equal  all  thy  ways, 

My  God  of  truth  and  love  ; 
The  merciful  shall  mercy  find  ; 

The  good  thy  goodness  prove  : 
Unto  the  pure  theu  Lord  wilt  show, 

Thyself  a  God  all  pure  ; 
And  to  the  froward  show  thyself 

A  God  o   vengeful  pow'r. 

2  For  thou  wilt  save  th'  afflicted  pure, 

And  raise  them  by  their  fall  : 
But  lofty  looks  thy  wrath  shall  bow, 

With  plagues  upon  their  soul. 
Thou  art  my  light,  and  still  wilt  be. 

For  darkness  giving  light, 


S9 

A  light  within,  a  light  around, 

To  "guide  my  feet  aright. 
3       Lord, — by  thy  help,   and  by  thy  pow  ; : 

I  thro'  a  troop  have  run  ; 
And  by  my  God  I've  leap'd  a  wall, 

And  other  help  have  none  : 
All  rage  ot  hell  has  been  in  vain, 

Thro*  thy  almighty  pow'r  ; 
And  still  in  thee  I  will  confide, 

Till  sin  and  war's  no  more. 

PSALM  18,  30—45.    Third  Part.  L.  M. 

The  true  God  ;    and  his  help  supeiior  to  all 
false  gods  and  enemies. 

1  My  God,  is  Lord  and  God  alone, 

Perfect  and  true  in  all  his  ways  ; 
His  word  is  try'd,  and  as  his  throne 
It  shall  abide  to  endless  .  ays. 

2  A  sure  unfailing  buckler  he, 

To  all  who  in  his  promise  trust  ; 
There  is  no  God,  nor  e'er  shall  be, 

But  God  the  Lord,  reveal'd  in  Christ 

3  And  who  or  what  is  such  a  rock, 

As  our  almighty  Laying  God  ? 
Who  girds  to  each  good  word  and  work, 
And  guides  me  safe  to  his  abode. 

i  He  makes  my  feet  a-  'ndo. 

And  sitteth  me  on  hi 
For  war  he  girds  my  h 
And  gives  me  an  un 

5  Thou  givest  me  th'  seve.. 

Of  thy  salvation,  pc 
By  thy  right  hand  I've  kept 

Andgain'd  a  lift  for  joys  abo^ 

6  Thou  hast  enlarg'd  my  steps,  ard  str.  ng 

Thro*  thee,  my  goings  did  not  slip  ; 


I  ha 

j 

all  by  thee  that  I  hive  « 
Thewar.  .  with  scr.  _ 

strength  to   Christ  fcdor 
£  Tho*  twice  ten  thousand  fears  and  foci, 

iust  before  the  tempest  £oes, 
By  thee  1*11  drive  then  from  my  eyes 

PSALM  -  -    M 

10  red  with  delight.      His  faithful  lore 
Hil  saving  power,  I 

1  ^rever  Kves, 

And  blessed  be  l 
The  God  of  xdt  sanation  pT2 
Tb  my  delightful  w 

e  doth  me  aver , 
ill  my  foe a 
O'er  my  head, 

And  en  : 

3  Mt  soul  he  hath  redee 

men,  and  S  w*i  ; 

name  will  I  extol, 
In  thanks  forevermore. 

4  Be 'ore  his  friends  ami 

praises  w: 
How    gr  how    gT€V 

[pow'r, 

5  His  merry  erer 

On  all  the  pure  descend  ; 
To  faith  ul  souls  his  lorf 

All  gloTyto  my  G 
Anew  I  . 


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1  -    :."-  ■    -   .   -  :     -   .  .     .   .-.::  : 

PSALM  15.  FiftK  Part    L    M 

A   renew  of  the  vkok,   die  swKtiiny  e 

C:..-.?:     ii.i  '..if   ..:.;.:  —  : 

.    7i=  « .:~ ;  ~?  .     :    -.   :-::i:     :i:v 
7:  -  ~-i  ::  i.-  i    —-.--.-   . :      :".  ::? :  : 

:~  !:?:  ir.  i   ••  :-.:;":_   ".if.'.-  :  ="..a" 


z  The  flood*  o*  me  nagodij  ooss . 
|  By  God  the  father  suffered  so) 

-'  -:.-.-*<      r       .^. 

7  *  t  f  i_- : : .    ■•"-. :h.  :r.  z: ":".;"  i  ~  : 7T ;."  f ;.: : 

7~  c  :.;kr  i'i  ::z:'.:  :.:.:  in  :  -v   - 

7::  :~  ir_~  ="_*   ::  :::  I=-.j  •-.-■;_-■:  f    ::: 

A:       .  ~  '.'?.  -  '"i:-  -:"?    "    r.r 7?  z  .  •..-  _ 

H  .      -:: .-  -:?    .'  i   : :  .,  -  .     ':_.-:..:;  :  - 
A- -  i7  ::r  ■§  ::.t  ~ ;  ~  ;ih;':. 

A:  i  f  ..  k  i  ••    ;".  .~_  .      .    "-::.- 

7;  _f  :;ii  '."-.  :.».::.  r?    :.::  .:..;:".. 

Ai  on  a.  cherub  be  did  &t, 
7  ;   i:  -:■.  :   .  :z   :".;-.  i   7_f    .:  _       _  l 

His  injmr  d  tr 

A-i  :'::--•  r.  •   '  ■  " :  gnewcl  Wtkin 

Ai:  nfter  : .   -  .     -  .  -   _-._ 
He  j or  enemies. 

And  we  bit  trwrmph  in  his  k 

: 

\".  i  r.  :^:,r.  -:  I  nth,  m  I  7< .  .  ;  r  * 


4* 

For  all  who  tTust  in  him,  a  right 

To  peace  on  earth,  in  heav'n  a  crown. 
9  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord  ! 

The  father,  son,  and  holy  ghost  ! 
For  wrath's  appeas'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 
And  we  are  sav'd  who  once  were  lost. 

PSALM  19,  1—  C  First  Part.   Double  L.  M. 

The  being,  glory,  and  goodness  of  God  clear- 
ly seen  from  the  creation. 

1  Hail  starly  worlds,  a  bright  abode, 
The  mirror  of  the  maker  God  ! 
By  thee  his  glory  I  descry, 

And  know  him  Lord  of  earth  and  sky  ; 
By  alibis  wond'rous  works  I  sec, 
In  firmament,  or  earth,  or  sea, 
His  wisdom,  goodness,  and  his  pow'r. 
They  teach  man  knowledge  every  hour. 

2  The  wise  revolve  of  day  and  night, 
Resound  their  maker's  love  and  might, 
And  teach  his  truth  to  ev'ry  land, 
Declaring  his  almighty  hand  : 

They  preach  his  love  to  all  the  earth, 
Inspiring  awe  and  knowledge  both  ; 
The  sun's  refulgent  endless  race, 
Declares  to  ev'ry  land  his  grace. 

3  In  paler  rays  the  nearer  moon, 
While  brighter  rays  of  sun  go  down, 
Do  preach  his  praise  around  the  world, 
Far  oftener  felt  than  own'd  or  told. 
Each  star  and  planet  also  sing, 

With  comets  on  their  burning  wing, 
Their  maker's  glories  round  the  earth, 
And  teach  to  ev'ry  l&nd  his  truth. 

4What  tho'  their  preaching,  and  their  song, 
Have  not  the  accent  of  a  tongue  ? 


This  more  increase!;!),  rot  destroys, 
Their  pow'r,  and  in  a  silent  voice 
They  teach  to  man  the  fear  of  God  ; 
And  to  his  reason  speak  aloud 
God's  sov'reign  reign,  below,  above, 
Demanding  our  belief  and  love. 

PSALM  19,  7— 14.   Second  Part, 
The  excellence  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  How  perfect  is  thy  law,  O  God  ! 
How  sharp  and  piercing  is    its  word  ! 

Driving  the  soul   to  Christ  and  faith  : 
Thy  testimonies,  Lord,  are  sure, 
And  maketh  wise  the  humble  poor, 

To  seek  thy  grace  and  shun  thy  v.  rath. 

2  How  pure  thy  statutes  and  commands, 
Which  stand  as   thy  dominion  stands, 

And  bless  the  bumble  heart  and  eyes  ; 
And  right  and  good  make  strong  the  sou'., 
Yea,  sanctify  and  make  it  whole  : 

Thy  fear  prepares  us  for  the  skies. 

3  Thy  promises  are  righteous,  Lord  ! 
Far  more  desirable  tb}-  word 

Than  all  the  heaps  of  finest  gold  ! 
Far  sweeter  than  the  honey  comb 
Thy  word,  and  this  I  make  my  home, 

And  thee  with  bliss  by  faith  behold  ! 

4  Midst  all  the  doubtful  war  of  life, 
Where  good  and  ill's  at  constant  strife, 

Thy  holy  word  shall  guide  my  way  ; 
And  I  will  all  its  rules  Tegard, 
AnT  patient,  waiting  its  reward, 

Export  my  all  to  endless  day. 

5  Ah,  who  can  know  his  errors,  Lord, 
But  by  thy  wise  and  righteous  word  > 

O  shew  me  thence  my  secret  faults  ! 


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From  all  presumption  keep  my  mind 
Let  sin  in  me  no  lurkings  find  ! 
And  raise  my  spirit  when  it  halts  ! 

6  Keep  thou  my  soul  from  ev'ry  sin ! 
Let  all  my  thoughts  be  pure  within  ! 

All  just  and  holy  in  thy  sight ! 
Hear  this  my  groaning  prayer,  O  God  : 
And  O  Redeemer,  let  thy  word 

And  spirit,  always  guide  me  right! 

PSALM  20.    First  Part. 

The  christian  soldier  encouraged  to  fight  on 
All  Trust  vain  that  is  not  in  God, 

1  Lift  thy  banners,  christian  soldier, 

In  thy  captain's  name  rejoice; 
We  than  nature's  heroes  bolder, 

Lift  our  banners  and  our  voice : 
God  will  ever  be  our  succour, 

He'll  in  trouble  hear  thy  prayer  ; 
He'll  defend  and  make  thee  conq'ioiv 

Israel's  God  is  ever  near. 

2  God  will  strengthen  thee  in  Zion, 

All  thy  oft'rings  he'll  accept, 
Make  thy  brow  and  face  as  iron, 

By  his  povv'r  thou  shalt  be  kept; 
He  will  be  thy  certain  council, 

Grant  thee  all  thy  heart's  desire; 
All  thy  foes  and  fears  he'll-cancel, 

Raise  thee  by  them  all  the  high'r. 

3  Fear  not  saints,  ye  dear  anointed, 

God  will  hear  you  from  on  high  : 
Who  was  ever  disappointed, 

That  in  prayer  to  God  draw  ni 
He  will  answer  vou  from  heaven, 

Save  you  by  his  mighty  pow'r; 
Endless  praise  to  Christ  be  given, 

Shout  his  grace  forever  more  ! 


4  Some  may  put  their  trust  in  chariot 

Some  in  horses  make  their  boast, 
Some  may  trust  their  being  patriots. 

But  must  all  'thout  Christ  be  I 
We  will  trust  the  Lord  Jehovah  ; 

We'll  remember  him  alone; 
To  him  pray  and  sing  his  glory, 

Stand  eternal  as  his  throne. 

PSALM  20.  '.Second  Part.     L.  SI. 
Encouragement  to  trust  in  God. 

1  May  all  the  blessings  of  the  Lord. 
By  all  the  promise  of  his  word, 
Descend  upon  the  head  of  him 
That  trusts  upon  th'  eternal  name  ! 

2  Good  Lord,  remember  him  ior  good  ; 
Direct  his  ev'ry  act  and  word ! 
Accept  his  ev'ry  sacrifice  ! 

And  make  him  evermore  rejoice  ! 

3  In  thy  salvation,  gracious  God, 
We  will  rejoice  and  praise  aloud  ; 
Unfurl  our  banners  in  thy  name, 
In  ev'ry  age  and  place  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  hath  spoken  from  above, 
We  know  anew  his  name  is  Ioe  ; 
From  heav'n  above  he'll  hear  and  savt 
And  his  anointed  ones  shall  live. 

5  In  chariots  wicked  ones  may  trust, 
In  horses  train'd  for  war,  may  boast, 
But  we  will  trust  the  i  anie  of  God, 
While  they  shall  perish  by  his  word. 

6  In  him  we  rise  and  upright  stand  ; 
In  ev'ry  age  his  mighty  hand 
Shall  save  the  righteous  from  abovek 
And  g;.ve  hi^  saints  a  l^»t  of  love. 


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PSALM  21.     Firt  Part 

The  exaltation  and  happiness  of  God's  chil" 
dren. 

1  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  shout  and  sing, 
For  ev'ry  child  of  God's  a  king  ! 

And  saints  are  born  to  thrones  ! 
Be  strong  in  God,  in  him  rejoice. 
To  his  salvation  lift  your  voice, 

And  shout  as  royal  sons. 

2  Thy  ev'ry  wish  shall  be  fulfill'd, 
No  blessings  shall  be  from  thee  held. 

Only  his  precepts  hold  ; 
And  he  will  bless  thee  here  below, 
And  when  thou  dost  from  mortals  go* 

Give  thee  a  crown  of  gold. 

3  Immortal  reign  shall  then  be  thine, 
Among  the  shining  hosts  to  shine, 

Thro'  an  eternal  day  ! 
Thy  glory  then  shall  have  no  end.. 
By  God's  salvation  ever  stand, 

While  he  remains  to  be. 

i   In  everlasting  majesty, 
Wrapt  in  the  charms  of  deity, 

With  ev'ry  heav'nly  grace, 
Before  the  smiling  face  of  God, 
Surrounded  bv  his  vast  abode. 

Thou  shalt  forever  praise. 

5  But  those  who  hate  thee,  God  will  find, 
In  time  he'll  keep  their  pow'r   confin'd; 

And  shake  them  in  his  wrath  ; 
But  in  the  judgment,  he  will  bur^ 
Their  souls  in  an  avenging  storm. 

Crush'd  in  eternal  death. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,   righteous  God, 
By  all  the  justice  of  thy  word. 

By  all  above,  beneath, 


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By  those  exalted  by  thy  hand  ; 
By  those  who  dare  thy  truth  withstand 
By  both  thy  grace  and  wrath. 

PSALM21,  11.   Second  Part.  L.  M. 
For  one  enviously  censured. 

1  Rejoice  for  all  thy  suffering  here, 

Othou,  who  art  reproach'd  for  Chris;: 
Thy  envious  foes  would  theeinsnare, 
But  God  will  give   thee  help  at  last. 

2  Evil  against  thee  they  design'd, 

Devising  mischief  to  thy  soul  ; 
But  God  their  rage  and  pow'r  will  bind,. 
They  cannot  force  the  just  to  fall. 

PSALM  22,  1—11.  First  Part.   L.  31. 

Referring  to    Christ  ;  and   to  such   as  suffer 
for  and  with  him. 

1  My  God,  my  God,  attend  my  cry, 

Why  dost  thou  thu^  forsake  my  soul  ; 
And  why  so  far  from  helping  me, 
So  far  from  hearing  when  1  call  ? 

2  O  hear,  my  God,  for  day  and   night 

I  am  not  silent,  but  in  prayer  ; 
Tho'  thou  art  holy,  I  a  worm, 

Do  not  consign  me  to  despair. 
2  Thou  art  the  theme  of  all  my  praise, 

Our  fathers  trustedjn  thine  arm  ; 
They  trusted  and  thy  succour  found, 

But  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm. 

4  I  seem  worm,  and  not  a  man, 

-      A  mere  reproach  of  men  I  seem  ; 
Despis'd  by  men,  and  set  at  nought, 
My  former  standing  seems  a  dream, 

5  They  laugh  my  trembling  soul  to  scorn, 

Shoot  out  the  lip  and  shake  the  head  ; 


4t 

And  say,  "he  trusted  in  t> 

"  That  he  wou'd  help  in  time  of  need. 

6  "  lie  trusted  God  wou'd  save  and  help, 

ie  Now  let  us  see  if  he  will  save  ; 
iC  Seeing  he  made  him  his  delight, 

"  And  made  his  boast  in  God  so  brave." 

7  Lord,  thou  art  he  who  from  the  womb 

Didst  bring  me  forth,  and  make  me  hope  . 
In  thee,  while  helpless  still  and  young, 
If  still  thou  lov'st  me,  lift  me  up  ! 

8  My  Gwd  thou  art,  from  infant  days  ; 

O  do  not  now  withdraw  thy  care,  ! 
When  press'd  by  griefs  I  need  theefiiore  ; 
And   but  thine  own  no  help  is  near. 

PSALM  22,  12— 21.    Second  Part.    CM. 

Referring  to  Christ  ;  to  such  as  suffer  for  and 
With  him,  unto  confinement,  &c. 

1  Strong  bulls  of  bashan  roar  around, 

The  floods  of  ruin  gape, 
As  any  rav'ning  lion's  roar  ; 

0  how  shall  I  escape? 

2  Like  water  I  am  poured  out, 

And  rent  as  out  of  joint  ; 
My  heart  like  wax  doth  melt  with; 
With  terrors  near  to  faint. 

3  My  strength  is  dried  up  and  gone  ; 

My  tongue  with  silence  struck  ; 

1  sink  as  in  the  dust  of  death, 

And  fear  my  hope's  a  mock. 

4  For  fiends  and  men  as  dogs  around, 

Inclos'd  me  in  their  rage, 
Confining  both  my  hands,  my  { 
As  on  a  laughing  stage. 


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6  In  Eafce  they  crush,  and  stare  me  thro\ 

Till  I  can  count  my  bones  ,* 
They  take  away  my  all  as  theirs, 
And  thirst  for  blood  as  hounds. 

€       My  God,  my  God,  stand  not  away  ! 
Thou  art  my   help  and  strength  ; 
Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  my  God  ! 
And  show  I'm  thine  at  length. 

7  Preserve  my  soul  from  Satan's  swoxd  ; 

My  darling  soul  preserve  ! 

The  dog  and  lion  loar  around, 

No  arm  but  thine  can  save. 

-3     Thou  hast  deliver'd  me  from  beasts, 
From  horns  of  unicorns  ! 
As  heretofore  still  crown  my  fights 
With  glorious  returns. 

PSALM  22,  22—28.    Third  Part.     Sevens. 

Christ  risen,  and  saints  raised  from  distress, 
praising  God. 

:   Now  I'll  sing  thy  name,  my  God, 
'Mong  my  brethren  praise  aloud  • 
'Mong  the  people  will  I  praise  ; 
All  shall  hear  thy  pow'r  and  grace. 

2  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  adore  ; 
Praise  his  grace,  and  praise  his  pow-r  ; 
Glorify  him  all  his  seed  ; 

All  the  Father's  glories   spread. 

3  God  hath  not  despis'd  his  sons, 
Hating  his  afflicted  ones, 
Neither  hid  his  face,  but  he 
Hears  our  cries  of  misery. 

'i   Still  my  praise  shall  be  of   God, 
All  my  vows  I'll  pay  the  Lord, 
£arth  and  heav'n  shall  hear  me  sing, 
•'  Jod  is  m  almighty  king, 
c  S^ 


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5  All  the  humble  shall  rejoice, 
Feed  on  grace  and  lift  their  vol. 
They  shall  live  when  time's  no  mo: 
They  forever  shall  indure. 

6  All  the  earth  his  name  shall  hear, 
Think  on  God  and  learn  his  teat , 
Long  they  pass'd^him  by,  but  still 
They  shall  hear  and  do  his  will. 

7  All  dominion  is  theJLord's, 
Lord  of  lords,  and  God  of  gods  , 
He  is  governor  atone  ;       ^ 

All  the  nations  <(re  his  own. 

PSALM-22,  29— 31.    Fourth  Part.    L.  M 

The  spread  of  the  gospel.     Saints  bl 

generation   for    God.       Sinners    chalf    fo 
wrath. 

1  All  the  earth  shall  worship  God , 
As  they  find  and  eat  his  word  ; 
All  who  eat  his  word  are  fat, 
And  their  joy  and  praise  are  great. 

2  Thoss  who  will  not  fear,    shall  how 
In  the  dust,  before  his  law  ; 

All  the  proud,  perverse,  shall  fall. 
None  can  keep  alive  his  soul. 

3  None  has  pow'r  and  help  his  own .  « 
Who  the  Saviour's  reign  disown. 
Life  to  save,  altho*  he  strive, 

Or  to  keep  his  soul  alive. 

\  Some  in  ev'ry  age  shall  serve 
God,  and  he  the  few  will  save  . 
These  a  generation  are 
For  the  Lord,  and  to  him  dear. 

5   He  the  pious  few  beholds, 
Who  to  him  devote  their  soul- 


Counting  saints  as  all  on  earth  : 
Sinners  will  be  chaff  tor  wrath. 

6   Him  the  pious  few  shall  praise, 
Show  his  love  and  pow'r  and  grace  ; 
Thro4  the  diffrent  ages  show 
God  their  saviour's  praise  below. 

PSALM  22.   Fifth  Part.  A  Review 
The  Redeemer's  sufferings,  &c> 

1  My  God,  my  God,  (the  saviour  said, 
When  all  our  sins  were  on  him  laidj 

Why  dost  thou  thus  forsake  thy  son  ? 
Why  do  these  flames  of  vengeance  roll  r 
Why  all  these  horrors  on  my  soul  ? 

Why  does  thy  wrath  so  heavy  burn  r 

2  My  heart  like  wax  doth  melt  within  ; 
Not  for  my  own,  but  mortals'  sin  ; 

My  strength  is  gone,  my  tongue  is  faint, 
For  wicked  ones  as  dogs  around, 
That  hunger  for  my  blood,  havebound 

And  pierced  my  hands,  and  also  feet. 

3  As  thieves  my   garments  they  divide; 
And  gazing,  they  my  life  deride, 

And  on  my  vesture  cast  their  lots 
To  see  who  has  my  seemless  coat, 
While  naked  all  my  bones  stick  out, 

And  bruised  blood  makes  doleful  spots. 

4  But,  father,  tho'  I  thus  expire, 

Ull  shall  be  to  rise  the  higher  ; 

For  man  1  die  and  rise  again, 
(I  know  thy    pow'r  in  life  and  death) 
Thus  shall  I  turn  away  thy  wrath, 

And  paradise  to  man  regain. 

5  Thy  name  I  will  declare  on  earth  ; 
Establish  justice,  love  pnd  truth  ; 


And  souls  shall  fear,  and  learn  thv  wiH, 
And  thro*  my  blood  thy  love^regain, 
By  me  o'er  sin  and  Satan  reign, 

And  rise  at  last  with  us  to  dwell. 

PSALM  23.   First  Part.  L.  M. 
Assurance  in  God  in  life,  and  in  death. 

i    The  Lord,  the  king  of  earth  and  skies, 
Whose  hands  are  filled  with  all  supplies. 
My  shepherd  is,  I  shall  not  want, 
For  all  my  hairs  his  love  doth  count. 

2  The  pastures  of  immortal  green, 
(All  gospel  grace)  belong  to  him, 
In  these  he  feeds  and  makes  me  rest, 
And  gives  repose  upon  his  breast. 

3  Tho'  war  and  tumult  round  me  roar> 
My  soul  he  feeds  in  peace  secure, 
Along  the  gentle  watersides, 

Where  peace  from  war  and  tumult  hides, 

4  My  wounded  soul  he  doth  restore  ; 
And  by  his  love,  and  by  his  pow*r. 
And  for  his  name,  my  cause  he  pleads  ;■ 
In  holy  paths  my  soul  he  lends. 

5  Tho*  1  must  shoot  the  gulf  of  death. 
Where  sinners  fear  and  ieel  his  Wrath* 
No  evil  will  I  fear,  for  he 

Is  with  me  now,  and  then  will  be. 

6  He  gives  a  feast  of  all  supplies, 
In  presence  of  my  enemies  : 
Thou,  Lord,  anointest  me  with  oil, 
Mv  cup  runs  o'er  beneath  thy  i 

7  And  still  thy  gcodncrs,  and  ihy  love, 

,'.!  follow  me  till  i  ove. 


in  khv  house,  and  on  thy  h 
With  thee  i  shall  forever  dwell. 

PSALM  23,  1— 1.    Second  Part.    C.-M 
Assurance  in  God,  in  life  and  in  death. 

The  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  God. 

And  he  my  shepherd  too  ; 
For  me  he  spilt  his  vital  blood. 

All  else  his  love  will  do. 
I  cannot  want  in  life  or  death  ; 

My  da ys  he  crowns  with  peace>  j     ^ 
And  to  his  will  I  yield  my  breath, 

Still  to  remain,  or  cease. 

In  pastures  green  he  gives  merest* 
In  calm  and  quiet  joy  / 
1  tiio'  the  monster  death  arrest. 
•/t  my  peaee  destroy. 
In  holiness  he  doth  restore 

Mj  soul,  and  leads  me  up, 
With  joy  in  life,  nor  can  the  pou-';' 
Of  death  my  triumph  stop. 

Tho<  he  his  rod  upon  me  lav. 

Still  with  his  kindly  staff 
It  shall  be  comfort,  not  dismay, 

For  he  is  by  himself. 
Therefore  no  evil  will  I  fear, 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is  ; 
In  life,  in  death,  his  love  and  car£ 

Is  near  to  give  me  peace, 


J4 

PSALM  2.3,  5— 6.    Third  Part  S  M. 

Enemies   cannot  hinder    God's  care  to  hfc 
saints,  6cc. 

I        How  full,  how  gracious,  Lord, 
Thy  love  and  care  i 
Tho*  foes  I  have,  and  wants  abound, 
My  soul  no  want  doth  see. 

My.  head  thou  dost  anoint, 

(While  sinners  languish  round) 

With  oil  of  cheerfulness  and  strength  , 
My  joys  in  thee  abound. 

3  So  kind  already,  Lord, 

I  know  the  best  to  come  ! 
Thy  love  shall  crown  my  latest  days, 
Till  I  my  race  have  have   run. 

4  Then  from  thy  house  be 

Where  I  have jo v  and  pt 

I  shall  be  iais-ii  to  dwell  with  U 
And  ever  see  thy  la 

5  O  glorious  hope,  and  j 

1  shall  lore  vet  dwell 
With  Jesus,  in  his  house  on  earth.. 
And  on  th'  eternal  hill. 

PSALM  23.     Fourtti  Part. 

Assurance  in   the   Lord,  as   an  all-sufficient 
shepherd,  in  life,  and  in  death. 

1   The  Lord  my  cov'nant  shepherd  is, 
The  Lord  is  mine  and  1  am  hi^. 

How  blest  and  happy  is  my  lot  ! 
For  such  his  grace,  and  such  his  p*w'r, 
1  cannot   want  till  time's  no  more, 

Thence  )-.  is  cour*. 


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2  From  parched  hills  of  toil^nd  sin, 
He  leads  my  soul  thro'  pastures  green, 

Where  gentle  rivers  round  me  flow; 
While  o'er  their  fruittul  banks  I  love, 
In  all  the  cairn  delight  of  love, 

And  feed,  and  drink,  and  sing,  and  grow. 

3  He  more  and  more  my  soul  restores 
From  Adam's  fall,    till  all  my  pow'rs 

Concenter  in  his  grace  and  love  ! 
From  grace  to  grace  he  leads  me  on, 
Till  life  shall  fit  me  for  the  crown, 

Then  death  itself  a  friend  shall  prove, 

4  Yea,  death  itself  shall  be  a  friend, 
Nor  will  I  fear  to  here  descend, 

For  God  my  shepherd's  also  here  ,* 
And  this  shall  be  his  crook,  to  break 
My  way  to  heav'n,  and  death  shall  make 

Celestial  wings  to  bring  me  there. 

5  My  ev'ry  want  is  here  supply'd, 
While  still  an  envious  world  deride  ,* 

Butlo!  when  caught  thro'  death  on  high> 
What  oil  shall  then  anoint  my  head  ! 
What  wine  ray  cup  shall  overspread. 

In  life  and  joys  that  never  die  ! 

6  How  sweet  thy  goodness  here  below, 
How  do  thy  mercies  on  me  flow, 

My  gracious  shepherd  and  my  God  ! 
But  thro'  a  life  of  endless  days, 
I  shall  abide  before  thy  face, 

And  rest  and  dwell  in  thine  abode  1 

PSALM24,  1—6.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

God's  greatness  :    and  a  description  of  those 
who  shall  dwell  with  him. 

1  The  earth  is  thine,  and  all  therein, 
Or  wealth,  or  men,  or  beasts, 


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Almighty  Maker,  now  as  when 
It  first  beheld  thy  feats. 

2  Thou  foundedst  it  upon  the  seas, 

Establish 'd  on  the  flood  ; 
t  still  doth  rest,  great  God,  on  these, 
According  to  thy  word. 

3  The  floods  are  founded,  Lord,  on  thee, 

Their  basis  is  thy  word, 
And  all  that  fill  the  land  and  sea, 
Are  only  thine,   my  God. 

4<  Who  then,  O  God,  so  great,  so  wise  ! 
Shall  dare  ascend  thy  hill  ? 
And  who  be  honour'd  with  the  prize, 
O  Lord,  of  thy  good  will  ? 

5  u  He  shall,"  saith  God,  "  and  he  a^ne, 
(t  Whose  hands  and  heart  are  clean  ; 
ic  He  shall  ascend  my  glorious  throne, 
€f  And  on  my  bosom  lean. 

7  te  He  shall  my  blessing  have  in  life, 
"  In  death  my  soothing  love  ; 
tl  And  safe  thro'  death's  conflicting  strife, 
"  I'll  waft  his  soul  above." 

PSALM  24,  7—10.    Second  Part. 
Christ  dying,  rising,  and   ascending,  &c. 

1  The  Lord  omnipotent  descends  ! 

The  great  Redeemer  dies  ! 
For  man  he  dies,  again  ascends 

For  entrance  in  the  skies  ; 
Ye  glorious  courts  of  heav'nly  light, 
Behold  he  comes  with  upward  flight ! 

2  Let  gates  and  doors  before  him  fly  ; 

Bow  down  ye  walls  of  heav'n  ; 
Receive  again  your  God  on  high, 
Now  he  the  foe  hath  dviv'n  ; 


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Lift  up  your  heads  ye  massy  gates, 
The  king  of  glory  entrance  waits. 

3  Ye  lofty  and  eternal  doors, 

Be  ye  lift  upon  high  ; 
Hoistthem  ye   strong  angelic  pow'rs, 

The  king  of  glory's  nigh  ; 
Ye  gates  without,  ye  doors  within, 
Now  let  the  king  of  glory  in. 

4t  Who  ?  now,  the  heav'nly  hosts  reply, 

The  king  of  glory  who  ? 
"  The  mighty  God  of  earth  and  sky, 

u  And  strong  in  battle  too  ; 
((  By  death  he  shook  the  gates  of  hell, 
"  And  rose  again  with  glorious  spoil. " 

5  Let  gates  and  doors  before  him  fly, 

Bow  down  ye  walls  of  heav'n, 
Receive  again  your  God  on  high, 

Now  he  the  foe  has  driv'n; 
Lift  up  your  heads  ye  massy  gates, 
The  king  of  glory  entrance  waits, 

6  Ye  mighty  and  eternal  doors, 

Be  ye  lift  up  on  high  ; 
Be  warn'd  again  yeheav*nly  pow'rs, 

The  king  of  glory's  nigh  ! 
Ye  gates  without,  ye  doors  within, 
Now  let  the  king  of  glory  in  ! 

7  Who  is  this  king  of  glory,  who  ? 

Again  the  sent'nels  ask  : 
<(  The  Lord  of  all  above,  below  ; 

*'  Give  way,  or  being  risk  : 
"  The  Lord  of  heav'n,  and  earth  and  seas, 
*'  Tis  he  the  king  of  glory  is." 


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PSALM  25,   1—6.    First  Part. 

A  fervent  address  to  God  ;  trusting  in  him  ,* 

and  praying  his  help  from  youth  to  old'age, 
&c. 

1  While  floods  and  billows  round  me  roll. 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  lift  my  soul, 

And  pour  my  upward  prayer  ! 
My  trust,   O  Lord,  is  in  thy  name  ! 
Let  not  my  soul  be  put  to  shame  ! 

Nor  Satan  make  me  fear. 

2  Let  none  who  wait  on  thee,  O  God  ! 
Be  put  to  shame,  but  let  thy  word, 

Thy  rebels  all  confound  : 
Teach  me  in  all  thy  holy  will, 
And  let  me,  O  myMaker,  still 

In  all  thy  ways  abound. 

3  Teach  me,  and  lead  me  in  thy  truth, 
To  oldest  age,  from  days  of  youth, 

For  thou  my  portion  art ; 
My  portion  and  salvation  thou  ! 
Daily,  therefore,  my  strength  renew, 

On  thee  I  daily  wait. 

4  Remember,  Lord,  thy  mercies  now, 
Thro*  ev'ry   generation  new, 

To  all  thy  humble  ones  ; 
Remember  all  thy  ancient  care 
To  such  as  walk'd  with  thee  in  prayer, 

And  answer  now  my  groans. 

PSALM  25,  7— 10.  Second  Part.    CM. 

Prayer  against  former  sins.    The  faithful  en- 
couraged. 

1  Remember  not  my  sins  of  youth, 
My  father  and  my  God, 


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But  O,  in  mercy,  thro*  thy  son, 
Remember  me  for  good. 

2  The  Lord  will  teach  you  in  his  wayi 

All  ye  who^eek  his  face  ; 
For  good  and  righteous  is  the  Lord., 
And  plenteous  is  his  grace. 

3  A  sure  and  constant  guide  is  he, 

And   all  the  meek  shall  find 

His  counsels  near,  and  ever  true, 

Nor  need  they  err  tho*  blind. 

4  His  paths  are  all  of  truth  and  love, 

To  such  as  him  obey  ; 
To  such  as  keep  his  cov'nant,  he 
Will  show  his  narrow  way. 

PSALM  25,  11— 14.    Third  Part. 
Mercy  urged  by  the  greatness  of  guilt, 

1  My  strange  request  attend, 

O  God  !  and  full  of  weight  ! 
O  pardon  mine  iniquity  ! 

For  lo,  tis    great. 
For  Jesus'  sake,  O  God, 

My  guilty  soul  restore  ! 
My  sins  are  great,  but  greater  still 

Thy  love  and  power. 

2  Now  speak  the  word  divine, 

O  Lord,  thro'  Jesus'  name  ! 
And  pardon  mine  iniquity, 

Tho'  deep  the  stain. 
Tho'  guilt  be  mountain  high, 

Thy  grace  is  high  as  heav'n  ! 
Now  let  the  pow'rs  of  hell  give  back  , 

The  foe  be  driv'n. 


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PAUSE. 

3  My  pray'r  I  now  obtain  ; 

And  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
H©  will  in  mercy  bless  and  guide, 
Thro'  Jesus'  blood. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  in  peace  ; 

His  glory  shall  be  seen  ; 
His  heart  shall  be  from  evil  pure  ; 

His  hands  be  clean. 

4  The  secret  of  the  Lord, 

The  counsels  of  his  love, 
Shall  be  with  them  who  fear  his  name, 
To  guide  above. 

Their  souls  will  he  confirm 

In  his  redeeming  plan  ; 
His  covenant  of  love  reveal, 

And  make  it   plain. 

PSALM  25,  15—21.    Fourth  Part.  C.  M. 
Prayer  in  trouble. 

1  To  thee  mine  eyes  forever  look, 

O    God  of  glorious  height! 
For  thou  shalt  pluck  me  from  the  net, 
And  guide  my  feet  aright. 

2  Behold  my  sore  afflictions  now  ! 

Help  me  as  heretofore  ; 
Return  in  all  thy  mercy,  Lord ! 
My  peace  and  strength  restore. 

3  Behold  me  desolate  and  poor  ! 

My  sorrows  are  increas'd  ; 
My  inward  troubles  are  enlarg'd, 
And  sorely  I'm  distress'd. 

1t  O  lift  me  up,  my  gracious  God, 
From  all  my  deep  distress  ; 


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See  mine  affliction  and  my  pain, 
And  give  my  soul  release  ! 

5  Forgive  my  sins  and  lollies  past. 

Consider  all  my  foes  ; 
I  would  abound  in  ev'ry  good, 
But  O  my  sorrow  grows  ! 

6  O  keep  my  never-dying  soul, 

Deliver  me  thro'  all; 
In  thee,  my  God,  I  put  my  trust, 
O  never  let  me  fall! 

7  Let  mine  integrity  and  truth, 

Preserve  and  keep  me  still  ; 
For  still  on  thee  I  daily  wait, 
To  know  thy  perfect  will. 

PSALM  25,  22.    Firth  Part.  C.  M. 

Complaint  ;  and  prayer  for  God's  help,  ani 
for  the  union  of  saints. 

1   Behold  our  troubles,  gracious  Lord  ! 
From  men  and  hell  and  sin  : 
Now,  great  Redeemer,  show  the  God, 
And  bring  deliverance  in. 

'Z  O  speak  in  thunder,  and  in  love, 
Let  veng'anee  rend  the  foe  ; 
Let  hell  thine  utmost  terror  prove, 
And  saints  thy  goodness  know. 

3  From  all  our  troubles;  mighty  God, 

Save  us,  for  thine  we  are  ! 
Come  down  in  thy  prevailing  word, 
That  men  may  hear  and  fear. 

4  Our  sins  forgive  and  make  us  on£, 

One  in  thy  love  and  pow'r  ; 
To  spread  thy  kingdom  till  the  suo 
Descends  to  rise  no  more. 


PSLAM26,  1—6.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Appeal   to    God   under  unjust   censure.     So 
coming  to  his  altar,   &.c.     Sacramental. 

1  Tho'  earth  and  hell  reproach  my  cause, 

My  great  appeal  1  make  ahove  : 

Judge  me,  O  Loid,  tor  thee  I  choose 

My  final  judge,  for  thou  art  love. 

2  All  good  and  pow'r  remain  with  thee. 

The  love  or  hate  oi  man   is  nought  ; 
Thou  know'stmy  firm  integrity, 
Willing  to  face  thy  righteous  court. 

'5  On  thee  I  wait,  in  thee  I  trust, 

And  know   1   shall  not  fail,  nor  move; 
But  by  thee  Me.->t,  or  hy  thee  cur.-t, 
1  wait  thy  sentence  from  above. 

4-  Examine  me,  and  try  my  heart, 

Yea,  try  my  reins,  and  prove  me  thrV3 
For  well  1  know  that  mine  thou  art, 
Thy  love  is  ever  in  my  view. 

5  I  know  that  truth  has  been  my  guide  ; 
I  have  not  gone  with  men  oi  sin  ; 
I  hate  the  way  of  lies  and  pride, 
Nor  will  I  sit  with  lips  profane. 

G  I  know  my  inhocency,  Lord  ; 

Hence  1  will  compass  thee  about ; 
And  at  thine  altar  drink  thy  blood, 

And  eat  thy  flesh,  nor  tear,  nor  doubt. 

PSALM  26,  6—12.      Second  Part.     Double 
L.  M. 

Sacramental.      Satan  vanquished  ;    strength 
increased  ;   delight  in  God,  &x. 

I  Tho'  Satan  'gainst  my  conscience  stands, 
I  make  my  great  appeal  to  God  • 


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And  clear  my  conscience,  washmy  hands; 

And  innocent,  thro'  Jesus'  blood, 
His  altar  will  I  compass  round, 

And  eat  his  body  broke  for  me, 
And  drink  his  blood,  that  left  the  wound 

His  side  receiv'd  on  Calvary. 

2  Thus  shall  I,  from  thy  altar,  Lord, 

Renew'd  in  strength,  in  love  and  joy, 
Publish  anew  thy  praise  abroad, 

While  grateful  songs  my  voice  employ. 
So  shall  1  tell  thy  sail  ts  anew, 

And  publish  to  the  list'ning  world, 
The  wonders   that  thy  love  can  do, 

Thy  works  anew,  thy  works  of  old. 

3  How  do  1  love  thy  house,  my  God, 

Where  1  behold  thy  glory  shine  / 
It  seems,  indeed,  as  thine  abode, 

A  place  of  peace,  a  place  divine. 
I  wou'd  not,  Lord,  with  sinners  go  ; 

Nor  with  them  live,  nor  with  them  die  _; 
Thy  smiles  are  all  my  joy  below, 

Thy  presence  my  first  hope  on  high. 

4  The  wickeds'  hearts  are  full  of  sin  ; 

Their   tongues   of    lies,    their  hands    of 
They  hell-ward  go,  and  soon  go  in,  [bribes; 

But  my  integrity  abides. 
Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  all  their  ways  ! 

Redeem  me  from  their  deadly  end  ! 
My  foot  stands  firm  in  faith  and  grace, 

And  all  my  days  in  thanks  Pll  spend* 

PSALM  27,  1—3.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

Confidence  in  God,  increased  by  dangers. 

1  The  Lord  of  darkness  and  of  light, 
My  light  and  great  salvation  is  ; 
Whom  shall  I  fear  by  day  or  night  ? 
Mine  is  the  God  of  victories. 


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%  The  Lord  almighty  is  my  might, 
The  strength  of  all  my  life  is  he  ; 
Whom  shall  I  fear  in  chase  or  right  t 
I  cannot  miss  of  victory. 

3  Forever  he  is  still  the  same  ; 

And  when  my  enemies  assay'd, 
To  crush  my  sou),  he  on  them  came, 
When  lo,  they  fled,  and  fell,  dismay'd. 

4<  Wherefore  tho*  still  an  host  arise, 
Encamp  against  me  to  destroy, 
I  will  not  tear,  nor  feel  surprize, 
It  shall  but  more  my  zeal  employ. 

5  Tho'  hotest  war  against  me  rise, 

I'll  only  count  it  as  a  mean 

To  bring  me  to  a  greater  prize, 

For  such  the  great  Redeemer's  plan. 

PSAM  27,  1—6.     Second  Part. 

Confidence   in    God  increased   by   dangers, 
&c. 

1  The  Lord  is  my  light, 
Salvation  and  might  ; 

Whom,  whom  shall  1  fear  ?  for  his  help  is 
When  enemies  rise,  [my  right  : 

I  call  to  the  skies, 

And  straight  they  are  helpless  and  fall  with 

[surprize. 

2  Tho' hosts  shou'd  surround, 
And  darken  the  ground, 

Nor  fear,  or  dismay,  in  my  heart  shou'd  be 
By  all  I  shall  gain,  [found! 

By  enemies  reign, 

£nd    grow  in   assurance  by   seeing  them 

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My  wish  is  but  one, 

And  this  shall  be  done, 
To  walk  with  my  God  till  my    battles  are 

His  beauty  to  see,  [won, 

His  servant  to  be, 
And  always  inquire  his  pleasure  in  me. 

4  Then  troubles  are  nought, 

Shut  up  in  his  court, 
And  fix'd  on  the  rock  where  no  evils  shall 
My  head  shall  ascend,  [hurt  ; 

r  My  enemies  bend, 
And  I  shall  rejoice  in  my  Maker  and  friend! 

PSALM  27,  4—9.    Third  Part, 

Delight  in  God's  house.    Praying  not  to  be 
forsaken,  &c. 

1  One  thing  have  I  of  my  Lord, 

In  special  pray'er,  requir'd, 
Which  I  still  will  seek,  my  God, 

By  love  to  thee  desir'd, 
That  I  may  within  thy   house, 

Dwell  all  my  days  in  love  and  peace, 
Here  to  pray  and  praise  with  those 

Who  see  thy  beauteous   face. 

2  In  the  time  of  trouble   thou, 

In  thy  pavilion,  Lord, 
Me  wilt  hide  from  ev'ry    foe, 

As  in  thine  own  abode  ; 
As  within  the  secret  place 

O:  thine  abode,  by  hell  unshook, 
Thou  wilt  hide  me/fed  with  grace, 

And  set  me  on  a  rock. 

3  On  the  rock  of  ages  I 

My  head  shall  lift,  in  peace, 
'Bove  my  foes,  and  they  shall  fly. 
While  I  before  thy  face 


Shall  with  triumph  sacrifice, 
The  sacrifice  ot  thanks   and  joy, 

Sing  as  in  a  Paradise, 
In  peace  without  alloy. 

I  Hear  me,  O  my  God,  when  still 

I  cry,  and  lilt  my  voice, 
From  thy  house,  and  in  thy  will, 

Nor  let  my  foes  rejoice  ! 
When  thou  saidst,  "  seek  ye  my  face,** 

My  heart  in  humble  answer  said, 
I  thy  lace  will  seek,  my  days, 

Now  turn  not  off  thy  head. 

5  O  do  not  withdraw  thy  love  ! 

Nor  once  withhold  thy  grace  ; 
Still  regard  me  from  above, 

Nor  put  me  from  thy  face. 
Thou  my  help  hast  been  in  pain, 

And  still  as  at  the  first  I  come, 
Do  not  now  my  soul  disdain, 

Thou  art  my  hope  alone. 

PSALM  27,  10— 14.    Fourth  Part.    S.  tf. 
God  is  an  unfailing  friend. 

1       I  need  not,  will  not  fear, 

Tho*  ev'ry  friend   forsake 
My  cause,  for  O  my  God  is  near, 
And  he  my  part  will  take. 

Z       My  God  will  take  me  up, 

Tho'  men  shou'd  cast  me  down  ; 
He  is  an  everlasting  prop, 
And  he  my  trust  alone. 

$       Altho'  my  father,  mother  too, 
Forsake  me,  still  I'll  hope 
In  God,  and  trust  in  him,  he's  true. 
And  he  will  take  me  up. 


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4  Teach  me  thy  way,  my  God, 

Because  of  all  my  foes, 
Make  plain  my  path  to  thine  abode, 
T*  escape  the  lion's  jaws. 

5  Do  not  deliver  me 

Into  their  cruel  hands  ; 
But  all  their  lying  malice  see, 
And  break  their  evil  bands. 

PAUSE, 

6  Unles  I  had  believ'd 

To  see  thy  goodness  still, 
My  soul  had  fainted,  courage  died. 
And  I  gone  down  to  hell. 

7  But  lo,  I  prove  anew, 

The  goodness  of  my  God  ; 
Give  head  ye  saints,  and  I  will  show^ 
How  you  shou'd  serve  the  Lord. 

8  Thro'  every  pain  and  fea'r, 

Still  keep  your  courage  firm, 
Still  wait  on  God,  for  still  he's  near, 
And  greater  things  will  learn. 

9  Still  wait  upon  the  Lord, 

In  all  his  holy  will, 
Assure  yourself  that  he  is  God, 
And  will  increase  you  still. 

10  Thus  shall  your  strength  increase, 

With  gain  for  ev'ry  loss  ; 
Still  on  him  wait,  tho'  life  shou'd  cease 
With  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

PSALM  28,  1—6.   First  Part.    C.  M. 
Intreating  God's  help  against  the  wicked,  &r. 

i   My  God,  my  everlasting  rock, 
O  do  not  pass  me  by  ! 
~>  3 


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Tho'  hell  my  soul  with  terrors  shock, 
I  still  to  thee  will  cry. 

2  If  thou  my  anxious  suit  forego, 

And  dost  not  hear  my  cry, 
Such  are  my  foes,  and  such  my  woe, 
My  soul  will  faint  and  die. 

3  My  voice  and  supplication  hear, 

When  still  I  cry  to    thee. 
And  when  in  faith  my  soul  draws  near 
Thy  holy  oracle  ! 

4  O  do  not  let  me  turn  away 

With  men  of  wicked  works  ! 
Who  falsely  seem  as  fair  as  day, 
But  mischief  in  them  lurks. 

5  Such  wicked  ones  shall  feel  thy  pow'r, 

As  whirlwinds  pass  away  ; 
Their  boastings  quickly  are  no  more, 
They  fall  te  hell  a  prey. 

6  Because  they  will  not  fear  the  Lord, 

But  disregard  his    works, 
And  trample  on  his  holy  word, 
The  Lord  will  bow  their  neck?, 

7  Forever  blessed  he  the  Lord, 

For  he  hath  heard  my  voice  ! 
And  in  me  spoke  his  healing  word. 
And  all  my  pow'rs  rejoice. 

PSALM  28,  7—9  Second  Part  C.  M. 

The  comfort  of  having   God  on  our  side,  in 
time  of  enemies. 

i  Tho*  mighty  foes  their  weapons  wield, 
The  Lord  is  on  my  side  ; 
He  is  my  portion,  strength  and  shield 
What  can  1  want  beside  ? 


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2  My  heart  in  him  doth  daily  trust. 

And  daily  am  I  help'd  ; 
He's  at  the  last  as  at  the  first, 
And  I'm  in  safety  kept. 

3  Therefore  in  songs  I  raise   my  voice, 

In  praises  to  his  name  ; 
Mf  heart  and  all  within  rejoice, 
Jn  honour  to  the  Lamb. 

4  The  Lord  is  the  unfailing  strength 

Of  his  annointed  heirs, 
Tho'  humbled  low,  his  arm  at  length 
Will  save  them  from  their  fears 

5  Still  save  thy  people,  gracious  Lord, 

Bless  thine  inheritance  ; 
Nourish  them  with  thy  grace  and  word, 
Be  thou  their  sure  defence. 

6  Prepare  them  to  ascend  on  high, 

In  an  immortal  life  ; 
Guard  them  thro'  death,  and  to  the  sky, 
Jn  utter  end  of  strife. 

PSALM  29,  1-3.   First  Part.  L.  M. 

The  mighty   warned  to  glorify  God. 

1  All  praise,  ye  sons  of  earth  and  heav'n, 
Glory  and  strength  to  God  be  giv'n; 
Ye  mighty,  give  in  endless  strain 

The  glory  due  unto  his  name. 

2  Worship  the  Lord,  adore  and  bless, 

In  all  the  beauty  of  his  grace; 
Worship  him  king  of  earth  and  sky, 
He  rules  below,  and  rules  on  high. 

3  His  voice  resounds  around  the  seas, 
He  also  thunders  if  he  please  ; 
The  God  of   glory  thunders  wrath, 
;Tis  he  can  thunder  life  or  death. 

4  He  in  the  deep,  and  in  the  clouds 
Is  present ;  he  is  God  of  Gods  ; 


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The  roaring  seas  his  power  do  show, 
The  roaring  ciouus  proclaim  nim  too. 

PSALM  29,  4—11.  Second  Part. 

The  gieatness  of  God  by  thunder  &c. 

The  voice  of  God  is  lull  of  pow'r  ! 
When  binea,  seas,  or  clouds  do  roar  ! 
Because  of  pow'r,  and  mystery, 
His  voice  is  lull  of  majesty  ! 

H.s  voice  can  tare  the  cedars  down 
Tho'  strong,  on  towring  Lebanon, 
Like  frighted  calves  he  makes  them  skip, 
His  voice  can  shake  the  hills  and  deep. 

Huge  Sina,  and  high  Lebanon, 
Shaii  skip  like  a  young  unicorn 
When  he  doth  speak,  both  now  and  when 
His  wrath  shall  strip  the  world  of  men  ! 

His  voice  iivides  the  flames  of  fire, 
As  when  Nebucchadnezzer's  ire 
His  servants  in  the  furnace  threw, 
His  voice  did  bring  them  safely  thro.* 

His  voice  divides  the  schorching  sun 
And  comets  that  around  it  run, 
With  all  the  fiery  hosts  on  high, 
Lest  they  consume  both  earth  and  sky. 

His  voice  can  shake  the  wilderness, 
Where  there's  no  man,  where  no  man  isf 
Yea,  by  it  hinds  shall  calve  ;  and  strong 
It  lays  the  forest  all  along. 

As  on  the  fjoods   of  seas  and  skies 
The  Lord  Jehovah  sets  and  flies, 
He  sets  Eternal  King  of  all 
Himself  his  throne,  it  ne'er  can  fall. 
Such  is  thy  glory  righteous  Lord! 
The  greatness  of  thy  pow'r  and  word! 
Thy  temple  earth,  air,  seas,  and  skies. 
Shall  sound  thy  glory  aiid  thy  praise. 


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9  The  Lord  with  strength,  and  light,  will 
His  people  who  his  name  confess  ;        [bless 
His  voice  shall  guard  their  souls  in  peace, 
And  bring  them  up  to  see  his  face. 

PSALM  30,  1—5  First  Part. 
Saints  encouraged,  &c. 

My  God,  I'll  extoll  and  adore  thee  ! 

For  thou  hast  exalted  my  hope, 
My  foes  thou  hast  driv'n  before  me, 

While  I  am  by  mercy  setup  : 
My  cries  thy  compassions  attended, 

My  soul  thou  hast  sav'd  from  the  dead  ; 
My  goings  thy  mercy  defended, 

Till  triumph  now  lifteth  my  head. 

%  O  join  my  rejoicing  and  gladness 

Ye  saints,  who  experience  with  me 
The  favor  of  triumph  for  sadness, 

And  let  us  in  praises  agree, 
And  sound  the  remembrance  of  mercy, 

Of  holiest  pity  and  grace, 
For  great  is  the  saviour,  and  worthy 
Ot  honour  and  glory  and  praise. 
3  Thine  anger  abideth  not  ever 

0  Lord  in  thy  favour  is  life, 
And  sorrow  shall  only  discover 

More  goodness  in  end  of  the  strife  ; 
For  weeping  the  greater  the  gladness 

That  rises  in  proof  of  thy  care  ; 
All  clouds  of   dismay  and  of  sadness 

Shall  leave  our  glory  more  clear. 

PSALM  30,  6—12.   Second  Part 

The  strong  in  God  are  soon  weak  if  he  with- 
draws. 

1   Because  of  thy  comfort  and  favour, 

1  said  I  shall  never  be  mov'd  ; 

D  4 


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mountain   beenTd  foir.ded  forever. 

quickly  my  folly  1  prov'd  : 
i .  Lord,  bi  d  ce,  and  my  pow*r 

5eem'd  empty  as  vapour  or  shade ; 
My  mountain  .  *  i  k,  and  tow*r, 

Were  all  inlo    helplessness  laid. 

1   Sut  still  unto  thee  did  I  cry, 

Mv  prayer  did  ascend  to  the  throne; 

And  still  thy  compassion  was  ni«h 

To  pity  and  succour  my  moan  ; 

t  rejoice, 

And  caus :  i  thy  lore  ; 

Attuning  my  heart  and  my  voice, 

^is  above. 

3  Thy  hand  has  delivered  in  power 
M  v  30ul  from  the  enemies'  pis  ; 
Thy  promise  anew  i  discover, 

And  :se  befit. 

And  now  shall 

Thy  power  and  mercy  adore, 
IVIv  soul  in  the  extacy  blazes, 
rtffid  to  pra  -ortr. 

PSALM  30,  1—5.   Third  Part  L.  M, 
Reliance  on  G : 

1   Adored  be  thy  met 

My  toes  ben  eat  are  trod  ; 

Thy  truth  I  made  my  only  hope, 
And  thou  my  Soul  hast  lifted  up. 

8  To  thee  I  cry" J,  "  O  Jesus  save  ? 

••  Save  thou  u  7:  ruin's  grare  r 

•     Nor  let  me  on  destruction  split?" 
And  thou  d  me  from  the  pit. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  all  ye  his  saints  ; 
id  soul  that  trusts  him  never  faints  : 
Sing  and  give  thanks  adore  and  bless, 
la  songs  i  .;ihfulness. 


4  Hi 

Drove 
A  life  cr 

. 

.  itroHj,  ma 

1  In  my  prosperity,  I  said 
hall  be  mc 
So  strong  I  felt,  nor  was  afraid. 
Bat  soon  : 

i  trouble  paiirM  my  soul, 

gth  was  ail  of  : 
And  lb.:  all. 

-fd  and  called  upon  thy  name, 
:a  my  soul  forsook  ? 
'  Shall  death  and  hell  declare  tr.  . 
*  In  mercy  on  me  lc . 

4  Arc  -S^in, 

?.r  1  reign, 
And  lift  a  joyful  voice. 

ry  doih  anew  ascend, 
Jting  in  th 
Henceforth  will  I  aione  depend 
jwer  and  g 

PSJ  First  Pa- 

God  for  defence,  committjr^ 
him, 

.  O  Lord,  I  put  : 
ul ! 
And  never  let  me  shamed  be, 


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2  Bow  down  thy  ear  and  hear  my  i 

Deliver  me  in  speed  ! 
Be  thou  my  everlasting  rock  ! 
Ami  lift  aloft  my  head! 

3  Be  thou  my  house  of  sure  defence, 

To  save  me  from  my  foe  ! 

Let  thy  salvation  be  my  walls,, 

And  this  my  armour  too. 

4  For  thou  my  rock  and  fortress  art, 

Therefore  for  Jesus'  sake. 
Lead  me,  and  guide  me,  till  by  storm 
The  endless  prize  I  take. 

1  O  pull  me,  Savior,  from  the  net, 
That  they  have  privily 
In  mischief  laid,  to  take  my  feet ; 
Thou  art  my  victory. 

6  Into  thine  hand  my  spirit  I 
Commit  in  certain  hope  ; 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  me,  God  of  truth, 
And  thou  wilt  lift  me  up. 

PSALM  31,  J.     Second  Part.   L.  M. 
Resignation  in  death. 

1  Lord  I  am  at  thy  righteous  will, 
In  me  thy  utmost  will  fulfil ; 
Into  thy  hands  I  all  commit, 

As  stars  to  rise  and  shine,  or  set. 

2  Tho'  death  assault  my  feeble  cli 
Or  anguish  wear  my  life  away, 
My  spirit  I  commit  to  thee, 

In  cheerful  hope  thy  face  to  see. 

3  I  know  thou  art  a  God  of  truth, 

I  trust  thy  promise  and  thy  oath  ; 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  my  soul  with  blood, 
And  I  can  trust  thy  grace  and  word. 


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4  In  life,  in  death,  thy  will  be  done ! 
Refine  and  make  me  thine  alone ! 
If  die  I  must,  I  only  pray, 
Receive  my  spirit  from  my  clay. 

PSALM  31,  6—8.     Third  Part.    L.  M. 

Hatred  to  Satan's  snares.     God  a  sure  friend 
in  adversity ;  helping  the  persecuted. 

1  All  lying  vanities  I  hate, 

I  hate  the  false  enticer's  snares ; 
But  I  will  trust  my  maker  yet, 

And  cast  away  my  griefs  and  fears. 

2  I  will  be  glad  in  God  alone, 

And  in  his  truth  and  love  rejoice  ! 
Lord,  from  thy  high  and  holy  throne, 
Thou  hast  from  silence  rais'd  my  voice. 

.>  A  sure,  unfailing  friend  thou  art ; 
When  in  severe  adversities, 
Thy  watchful  goodness  took  my  part, 
And  rais'd  my  soul  from  deep  distress. 

4  Thou  hast  »ot  left  me,  Lord,  to  die, 
Shut  up  by  Satan's  cruel  pow'r; 
But  thou  hast  set  my  foot  on  high,  ' 

My  way  enlarging  more  and  more. 

PSALM  31,  9—13.     Fourth  Part.  C.  M 

True    humiliation   for  sin — enmity,  raised 
thereby. 

1  Have  mercy  on  me,  O  my  God! 

For  sorrows  bow  me  down  ; 
Mine  eye  is  worn  away  with  grief, 
I  seem  as  one  undone. 

2  My  life  seems  spent  with  pain  and  grief, 

With  sighing,  and  with  tears; 
My  strength  doth  fail  because  of  sin, 
And  endless  are  my  fears. 


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3  Among  mine  enemies  I  was, 

Especially  at  hand, 
A  sore  reproach,  because  of  thee, 

0  God  my  cause  defend  ! 

4  Because  of  shame  and  enmity, 

1  am  forgot  as  dead  ; 
As  any  broken  vessel  I 

With  sorrow  bow  my  head. 

5  Their  slander  burns  on  cv'ry  side, 

With  council  full  of  hate  ; 
As  if  they're  bound  my  soul  to  slay, 
O  save  me  ere  too  late  ! 

PSALM  31,  13—18.     Fifth  Part.    Sevens. 

Great  persecution  :  or  one  near  martyrdom  for 

the  name  of  Jesus,  &c. 

1  O  how  gloomy  is  the  earth, 
Full  of  cruelty  and  wrath  ; 
Words  of  death  upon  me  sound, 
Slanders  hedge  my  way  around. 

2  Council  they  together  took, 
Height'ning  wrath  in  ev'ry  look 
Me  to  slay,  for  Jesus'  name, 
But  by  him  I  overcame. 

3  To  my  God  I  cry'd  in  hope, 
Save  me,  Lord,  and  lift  me  up  ! 
Thou,  my  God  and  help,  I  claim'ri 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

4  Save  me  from  mine  enemies  ; 
Pluck  me  from  their  cruelties; 
Make,  O  Lord,  thy  face  to  shine, 
Show  me  still  that  thou  art  mine 

5  Save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake! 

0  do  not  my  soul  forsake  ! 

1  have  trusted  in  thy  name, 
Let  me  ne'er  be  put  to  sin 


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6  Let  the  wicked  be  asham'd  ; 
Of  their  maker  God  contemn'd  ; 
Lying  lips  let- silence  seize, 
These  are  they  who  scoff  thy  grace. 

PSALM  31,  19—24.     Sixth  Part.  L.  M. 

God's  great  goodness  to  his   saints — courage 
encreased  by  dangers,  &c. 

1  How  kind  and  great  thy  goodness,  Lord! 
Which  thou  hast  laid  in  store 
For  those  who  fear  thee,  and  thy  word, 
Unalterably  sure. 

F  2  For  such  as  trust  thee,  thou  wilt  work 
Before  the  sons  of  men, 
Each  good  device,  and  they  shall  walk 
As  they  shall  wish  and  when. 

3  Within  the  secret  of  thyself, 

Thy  presence,  thou  shalt  hide 
Thy  sheep  as  from  the  deadly  wolf, 
Or  from  the  men  of  pride. 

4  In  thy  paviilion  thou  shalt  keep 

In  secret  peace,  thy  own, 
And  tjiey  ab  in  thy  arms  shail  sleep, 
With  thee  in  spirit  one. 

5  Not  all  the  war  of  tongues  around, 

Nor  hands,  shall  move  their  trust  j 
They  still  in  aomforts  shall  abound, 
And  be  in  toils  at  rest. 

6  Blest  be  the  Lord,  for  he  hath  shown 

His  marvels  unto  me  ! 

As  in  the  city  of  his  own, 

His  kindness  do  I  see. 

7  As  in  a  city  strong  indeed, 

Where  he  is  house  and  wall, 
In  confidence  increas'd  by  dread, 
I  know  that  God  is  all. 
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8  I  said  in  haste,  I'm  cast  away, 

Cut  oft'  before  thine  eyes  ! 
But  did  not  cease  to  hope  and  pray, 
And  thou  hast  bid  me  rise. 

9  O  love  the  Lord  all  ye  his  saints, 

The  faithful  he  preserves, 
(The  man  of  pride  dissolves  and  faints, 
As  he  for  pride  deserves.) 

10  In  courage  firm,  thro'  Jesus  be, 

Defy  both  hell  and  death  ; 
And  dangers  shall  but  strengthen  thee, 
Thro'  grace,  and  prayer,  and  faith. 

PSALM  31,  19—24.     Seventh  Part.  Sevens, 

God's  great  goodness  to  his  caints.     Integrity 
lequired. 

1  O  how  great  thy  goodness,  Lord  ! 
In  immortal  plenty  stor'd  ! 

Kept  for  those  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Wrought  for  all  who  upright  be. 

2  Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  thy  side, 
From  the  men  of  hate  and  pride  ; 
Thou  shalt  hide  them  from  the  wrongs 
And  the  strife  of  envious  tongues. 

3  Ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
He  hath  sent  to  me  his  word, 
As  within  a  city  strong, 

Me  he  keeps  from  ev'ry  wrong} 

4  In  my  sad  surprise  and  haste, 
I,  as  taken  in  at  last, 

Said,  I'm  banish'd  from  thine  eyes  ; 
But  thou  heard'st  my  trembling  Cries. 

5  When  my  soul  did  cry  to  thee, 
Thou  my  sorrows,  Lord,  didst  see: 
Love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 
Jesus'  mercy  never  faints  I 


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6  All  the  faithful  he  preserves ; 
Gives  the  proud  what  he  deserves  a 
Ye  who  in  the  Lord  do  hope, 
Know  that  he  will  lift  you  up. 

7  Be  of  firm  integrity : 
God  is  strong  in  victory  : 

He  shall  make  you  strong  in  soul, 
All  your  enemies  shall  fall. 

PSALM  31,  19.     Eighth  Part.    Sevens. 
God's  rich  goodness  to  his  faithful  servants 

1  O  how  rich  thy  goodness,  Lord! 
Bought  for  man  by  Jesus'  blood, 
Now  laid  up  in  endless  store, 
For  the  pure  and  humble  poor. 

2  O  how  boundless  is  thy  love! 
Unconfin'd  to  worlds  above, 
Reaching  all  who  fear  thy  name, 
Alt  who  love  and  trust  the  Lamb. 

3  How  divine  and  full  of  love, 
Worthy  of  the  worlds  above, 
Is  thy  great  redeeming  scheme. 
Those  to  bless  who  trust  thy  name. 

4  Great's  thy  mercy  wrought  for  those 
Firmly  good  before  thy  foes ; 

All  who  fear  thy  foes  shall  die, 
All  who  trust  thee — reign  on  high. 

PSALM  32,  1—5.     F^rst  Part.  C.  M. 

Repentance,  faith  and  justification,  bring  true 
blessedness. 

1  Bless'd  is  the  man  who  of  the  Lord 
Obtaineth  pardoning  grace ; 
Whose  sins  and  follies  are  forgiv'n 
Before  his  maker's  face, 


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2  Thrice  bless'd  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputeth  not, his  sin  ; 
Whose  heart  is  sanctify'd  from  guile, 
Before  both  God  and  man. 

3  Sin  dries  the  bones  and  makes  them  old ; 

Guilt  is  a  killing  load ; 
My  moisture  turn'd  to  summer  drouth, 
Till  I  confess'd  to  God. 

4  I  cwn'd  my  foul  iniquities, 

f  said  I  will  confess 
My  sins  and  follies  to  the  Lord, 
That  he  may  curse  or  bless. 

5  And  blessed  be  his  holy  name, 

He  pardon'd  all  my  guilt, 
Forgave  and  cancelPd  all  my  sins, 
And  I  in  safety  dwelt. 

PSALM  32,  6—11.     Second  Part.  L.  M. 
God  a  sure  defence,  and  instructor. 

1  Henceforth,  because  the  Lord  is  good, 
And  pardon's  found  thro*  Jesus'  blood, 
In  ev'ry  fear  by  night  and  day 

The  godly  shall  unto  him  pray. 

2  Nor  shall  the  floods  of  sore  distress, 
(Tho'  ev'ry  dread  and  pain  should  press,) 
Overcome  the  godly's  hope  and  peace, 
For  God  will  shield  them  by  his  grace. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  my  hiding-place  shalt  be, 
And  all  my  help  is  found  in  thee  ; 
Thou,  O  my  God,  art  ever  nigh, 
And  thou  dost  raise  my  triumphs  high. 

4  "  I  will  instruct  thee,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"And  teach  thee  by  my  truth  and  word; 
••  And  I  will  guide  thee  by  mine  eye, 

"  And  lead  thee  to  the  joys  on  high. 


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5  "  O  be  thou  not  unwise,  but  know 
"  Just  is  my  will,  my  precepts  do  ; 
','  Be  no:  thou  stupid  as  the  brute, 

"  That  by  the  bridle's  turn'd  about." 

6  Both  present  and  eternal  woe, 
Shall  be  the  wicked's  overthrow; 
But  he  who  trusts  upon  the  Lord 
Shall  find  him  merciful  and  good. 

7  Mercy  shall  corrpass  him  around, 
His  joy  and  gladness  shall  abound  ; 
Be  giad  and  shout,  ye  righteous  ones, 
The  just  are  heirs  to  heav'nly  thrones. 

PSALM  S3,  1—11.     First  Part. 

God  is  to  be  praised  for  his  goodness.     His 
council  sure  and  steadfast,  &c. 

1  God's  praise  is  comely  for  the  pure, 
Rejoice  ye  righteous  evermore, 

In  God  your  king  rejoice ; 
As  with  the  psaltry  sing  aloud,. 
As  on  the  harp  adore  the  Lord, 

In- a  melodious  voice. 

2  Sing  unto  God  in  new  delight, 

For  all  his  ways  are  true  and  right ; 

His  works  are  done  in  truth  : 
Adore  in  loudest  praise  his  name, 
Thro*  ev'ry  agf  his  word's  the  same, 

To  help  in  life  or  death. 

lie  loveih  truth  and  righteousness  ; 
His  p/\v'r  and  will  it  is  to  bless  ; 

Hi's  goodness  nils  the  earth  : 
Hf  spake  the  word — the  neav'ns  were  made! 
fc'e  breath cd — and  all  their  hosts  were  spread! 

Such  are  his  word  and  breath. 

A  The  spacious  waters  of  the  deep 
He  brings  together  as  an  heap, 
He  layeth  op  the 


Tii  stores  of  mercyr  to  the  earth, 

J  thence  as  with  his  word  and  breath 
He  sends  abroad  the  rain. 

5  Let  all  the  earth  adore  the  Lord ! 

And  fear  his  pow'r,  and  praise  his  word, 

For  being  and  for  grace  ; 
For  he  but  spake  and  it  was  done, 
Commanded  from  his  holy  thro 

And  all  things  took  their  pi 

6  All  human  councils  are  as  none, 
The  councils  of  the  Lord  are  firm, 

And  shall  forever  stand  ; 
His  thoughts  of  pow'r,  and  thoughts  of  love, 
Shall  stand  till  ages  cease  to  move, 

And  shall  his  saints  defend. 

PSALM  33,  12—15.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 
The  true  God.     His  eyes  see  all  thma<;. 

1  Bless'd  is  the  nation  who  averse 

To  idols,  or  to  devil  gods, 
Confess  the  Lord  of  heav'n  and  earth, 
As  Lord  of  lords,  and  God  of  gods. 

2  His  eyes  behold  the  heav'n  of  heav'ns, 

The  spacious  universal  world; 
From  his  high  throne  and  bright  abode 
Each  man  his  flaming  eyes  behold. 

3  He  doth  the  pure  unite  as  one. 

And  blesseth  all  their  ways  a«d  work; 
And  as  the  God  of  gods,  to  these 
He  is  a  saving,  certain  rock. 

PSALM  33,  16—22;    Third  Part.    C.  M. 
All  power  nothing,  to  God's  power. 

1  The  might  of  men,  the  might  of  kin] 

iiy  multitude,  or  few, 


In  ages  old,  or  new. 

I  be  strongest  horse,  the  :>5t 

Of  men  and  nor 

For  safety  or  defence 

:  till  doth  re 

-  edacious  eve  of  God,  in  Ci. 
For  sure  defence  and  help 

.-.is  name, 
Whom  he'll  in  safety  I 

eir  help  is  5 
Death  shall  not  fright  the 
And  if  he  suffer  them  to  die 
U  but  augment  their  blj 

PAUSE. 

5  Our  eyes  are  ever  to  the  Lord  ! 
He  is  our  help  and  shield  ; 
Our  hearts  shall  in  his  name  rej 
Nor  to  the  tempter  jk 

1 6  Oiir  thy  holy  name ! 

All  other  trust  wfc scorn; 
Let  mercy  still  attend 
In  thee  we  hope  alone. 

PSALM  34,  1—10. 

I  Diligent  praise  to  God  for  hi 

&c.   All  invited  to  :... 

At  all  times  will  I  bless  the  Lord, 
His  pr  e r  spread  abroad ; 

c  ast  : 
The  humble  shall  my  triumphs  hear, 
And  glad,  shall  to  my  song  c 
ieasing  wonder  i 

O  magnify  *ith  me  the  Lord, 
-ints,  and  let  us  sing  aloud, 
And  set  on  high  his,:. . 


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1  sought  the  Lord,  he  heard  my  cry, 
And  sent  dehv'rance  from  on  high, 
And  all  my  fears  were  slain. 

3  When  terrors  bow'd  any  spirits  down, 
I  cry'd  to  God,  and  all  were  gone  ; 

My  fear  in  courage  fled, 
Oppress'd  by  dread  Abimelech 
David  implor'd,  "  O  God  protect !" 

And  God  rais'd  up  his  head. 

4  The  mighty  angel  of  ths  Lord, 
Commission 'd  by  his  gracious  word, 

Encampeth  round  his  heirs ; 
To  keep  them  safe  in  ev'ry  place, 
And  guide  their  feet  in  ev'ry  case  ; 

God  numbers  all  their  hairs. 

5  O  taste  and  see  how  good  he  is  ! 
Blest  is  the  man  who  in  him  trusts, 

There  is  no  want  to  such  ; 
Young  lions  often  lack,  in  pain, 
But  none  who  trust  in  Jesus*  name, 

Shall  want,  for  he  is  rich. 

PSALM  34,  11—15,  17,  16.     Second  Part 
C.  M. 

For  children. 

1  Come,  hark  to  me,  (Old  David  said,) 

Ye  children  who  wou'd  learn  ; 
Incline  your  heart,  incline  your  head, 
Your  eyes  to  wisdom  turn. 

2  Whoso  desireth  many  days, 

That  he  may  see  delight, 
Let  him  in  truth  direct  his  ways, 
And  guide  his  lips  aright. 

3  Thy  tongue  from  evil  ever  keep, 

Thy  lips  from  speaking  guile ; 
Truth,  peace,  and  love,  and  justice  u 
Nor  fear  the  sacred  toil. 


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2  Lord,  bid  our  murm'rings  silence  keep; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep, 

Nor  may  we  dare  presume 
To  fathom  them,  or  find  them  out, 
But  bear  with  patience  all  our  lot, 

Till  thou  our  judge  dost  come. 

PSALM  36,  6—11.     Third  Part. 
The  true  pleasures  of  religion. 

1  O  Lord,  how  great  thy  care  and  love  ! 
Both  man  and  bcas:  thou  dost  preserve  : 

How  excellent,  O  God, 
Thy  loving-kindness  is,  therefore, 
Beneath  thy  wings  of  love  and  powfr, 

Thy  children  seek  abode  ! 

2  They  shall  in  full  be  satisfy'd, 
Beneath  thy  wings,  an<l  by  thy  side, 

On  dainties  of  thy  house  ; 
And  more  than  they  can  ask  or  think, 
In  streams  of  pleasure  tiiey  shall  drink, 

With  comrades  of  their  choice. 

3  In  rivers  of  thy  own  delights, 
He  that  beneath  thy  shadow  sits, 

Shall  drink  in  joys,  as  thine  : 
With  thee  is  life's  immortal  fount, 
©pen'd  for  man  on  Calv'ry's  mount, 

Thy  blood  is  made  our  wine. 

4  In  thy  light,  Lord,  shall  we  see  light! 
Our  trembling  feet  still  guide  aright  1 

Continue  still  thy  love 
To  all  who  know  and  trust  thy  name ; 
Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  or  shame 

My  stedfast  goings  move. 

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PSALM  37,  1—11.     First  Part.  Lt  M. 
Safats  should  not  envy  sinners,  being  far  su- 
perior in  happiness. 

1  Ye  humble  faVour'd  of  the  Lord, 

Fret  not  your  hearts,  because  of  men 
Who  live  in  ease,  and  without  God; 
5Tis  poor  to  envy  men  of  sin : 

2  For  soon  shall  they  as  grass  be  mown, 

And  wither  as  the  dying  herb ; 
,     Tho*  as  the  horse  they  prance,  anon 

Their  jaws  shall  feel  th*  Almighty's  curb. 

5  But  trust,  ye  humble  in  the  Lord, 
And  daily  in  his  precepts  walk, 
And  all  are  thine,  earth,  heav,n,  and  God, 
Tho*  men  of  rage  around  thee  stalk. 

4  Delight  thyself  alone  in  God, 

And  he  shall  grant  thy  heart's  request  j 
Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord, 
And  all  tby  wishes  shall  be  blest. 

o  Rest  in  the  Lord,  be  calm  and  still, 
From  anger  cease,  nor  rage,  nor  fret ; 
In  prayer  and  praise  pursue  his  will, 
And  he'll  increase  thy  good  estate. 

6  The  meek  shall  see  surprizing  grace  ; 

In  God  they  all  the1  earth  possess; 
They,  shall  delight  in  joy  and  peace* 
Superior  here  to  all  distress. 

PAUSE. 

7  How  far  superior  are  the  saints, 

In  time,  and  in  eternity, 
To  sinners  ;  here  we  gain  our  wants, 
And  when  we  die,  our  God  we  see, 

8  Tho*  sinners  flourish  for  a  time, 

Their  crooked  ways  shall  end  in  hell; 


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Thoc  high  in  ear.  -hey  climb, 

Soon  they  in  endless  shame  must  dwell, 

PSALM  37,  12—15:     Second  Part.  L.  M. 
The  wicked's  envy  and  rage  at  the  just,  &c, 

1  The  wicked  plotteth  hellish  plots 

Against  the  just,  to  draw  him  in  ; 

And  gnasheth  on  him  with  his  teeth, 

To  draw,  or  drive,  his  soul  to  sin. 

2  The  Lord,  the  helper  of  the  just, 

Omnipotent  to  save,  shaM  laugh 
At  such  a  foe,  he  sees  his  end, 
He  shall  be  blown  away  as  chaif. 

3  The  wicked  ones  draw  out  their  sword, 

Of  ev'ry  deadly  mischief  edg'd  ; 
And  bend  their  bows  of  ev'ry  scheme, 
With  envy's  poisonous  arrows  fledg'd ; 

4  To  cast  the  poor  and  needy  down, 

>to  be  just  have  scorn' d  the  world,] 
And  for  to  slay  the  upright  soul,  [hold. 

Whose  words  and   ways    on   heav'n   lay 

5  The  sword  of  such  against  themselves 

Shall  turn,  and  enter  their  own  heart  ; 
Their  bows  shall  be  devoured  ;  and  they 
Shall  know  that  God  is  on  our  part. 

PSALM  37.  15,  21,  23,  24,  25,  27,  28,  20, 
31,  33,  34.  Third  Part.   C.  M. 

The  righteous  blessed,  the  wicked  punished. 

1  A  little  that  the  righteous  hath, 
Enjoy'd  in  love  and  peace, 
Is  better  than  the  wicked's  wealth, 
For  soon  their  wealth  will  c 


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2  The  righteous  by  his  love  is  know  ir, 

Mercy  is  his  delight ; 
And  God  the  pure  in  heart  will  own, 
And  all  their  foes  affright. 

3  The  Lord  will  order  all  the  steps 

Of  holy  humble  men  ; 
In  humble  souls  the  Lord  delights, 
He  guards  their  lives  from  sin, 

4  Tho'  tribulations  prove  the  pure, 

They  shall  not  wholly  fall  ; 
For  God  whose  love  and  care  is  sure, 
Will  guard  the  humble  soul. 

5  "  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old," 

Said  holy  David,  "  Still 
"  I  have  not  seen  Jehovah's  fold 
"  Forsook,  who  love  his  will.'* 

6  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good, 

And  dwell  forever  more, 
For  God  delights  in  saints,  his  word 
Forever  shall  indure. 

7  The  ways  of  wisdom,  judgment,  truth, 

The  law,  and  work  of  God, 
Are  in  the  heart,  and  in  the  mouth, 
Of  those  who  love  the  Lord. 

8  Their  steps  are  fast,  nor  shall  they  slide/ 

The  Lord  will  be  their  help  ; 

Wait  on  the  Lord,  in  him  confide 

And  he  your  soul  will  keep. 

PSALM  37.  35—40.     Fourth  Part.  L*  M. 

The  emptiness   of  sinner's  prosperity,  the 
lasting  blessing  of  saints. 


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1  I've  seen  the  wicked  in  great  pow'r, 

Spreading-  themselves  as  green  bay  trees  ; 
But  'tis  but  little  they  indure, 

Soon  they  were  crush'd  from  all  their  ease. 

2  But  mark  the  perfect  man  and  pure, 

His  end  is  joy,  and  hope)  and  peace  ; 
The  wicked  shall  not  long  indure, 
Their  ease  in  endless  pain  shall  cease. 

3  But  the  salvation  of  the  saints 

Is  of  the  Lord,  he  is  their  strength  ; 
He'll  save  them  out  of  all  complaints, 
Tho'  long  they  weep,  they  shout  at  length, 

4  The  Lord  will  help,  deliver,  save, 

The  righteous  from  the  wicked's  pow'r, 
because  they  trust  in  him,  and  have 
A  mediator  ever  sure. 

PSALM  38.  1—11.  First  Part.  L.  M. 
The  penitent. 

1  O  Lord,  chast;se  me  not  in  wrath, 
Nor  leave  me  to  the  hands  of  death ; 
My  head  and  heart  dissolve  with  woe, 
My  guilt,   as  arrovvs,  runs  me  thro'. 

2  All,  all  seems  wounds  and  fears  within ; 
No  rest  I  find  because  of  sin  ; 

Too  heavy  are  my  sins  to  bear, 
Nearly  they  drive  me  to  despair. 

3  Allnoctious  bruises  seems  my  soul ; 
O  make  my  wounded  spirit  whole  ! 
My  sins  and  foolishness  assail 

My  hopes,  and  crush  me  near  to  fail. 

4  There  is  no  soundness  in  my  heart, 
No  strength  to  act  an  upright  part. 
In  anguish  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Have  mercy  Lord,  before  I  die  ! 


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5  My  groaning  is  not  hid  from  thee; 
All  my  desire  thine  eye  dotli  see; 
No  light  have  I,  O  g'^ve  me  light  ! 
No  might  have  I,  O  give  me  might! 

6  My  former  lovers,  and  my  friends, 
Standoff  aloof,  to  see  my  pains  » 
My  kinsmen  also  far  off  stand, 

O,  save  me,  by  thine  own  right  hand  ! 

Psalm  38.  12—20.  Seccnd  Part.  C.  M, 
Imploring  God's  help  against  enemies,  Sec. 

1  Many  there  be,  O  God,  thou  know'st, 

From  earth,  and  from  the  pit, 
That  seek  my  hurt,  and  wish  me  cuiVd, 
But  at  thy  feet  I  sit. 

2  As  deaf,  I  seem  to  hear  them  not  ; 

As  dumb,  keep  close  my  mouth ; 
O  let  me  never  be  forgot 
By  thee,  my  God  of  truth  ! 

3  In  thee,  O  Lord,  is  all  my  hope  ; 

And  thou  wilt  hear  my  cry  ; 
O,  hear,  and  raise  my  spirit  up  ! 
And  give  me  victory  ! 

4  Let  not  my  foes  rejoice,  and  say, 

*  He's  down  no  more  to  rise  :' 
For  fear  I  seem  to  halt,  the  day 
Seems  fyll  of  dread  surprize, 

6  My  sins  I  will  confess  to  God, 
Repent  for  all  my  sins, 
O  wash  me  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  wounded  conscience  cleanse. 

PSALM  3S.  12—20.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Imploring  speedy  help  against  sinners. 

1  Lively  and  strong  mine  enemies, 
And  many  are  their  hosts  > 


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O  Lord,  attend  my  cries,  aiidpj 
And  vanquish  all  their  boasts. 

2  They  render  evil  for  my  good, 

Because  I  follow  truth  : 
Overturn  the  foe  my  gracious  God  ! 
And  stop  the  liars  mouth  ! 

3  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God, 

Be  not  far  off,  but  near ; 
Make  haste  to  save  me,  O  my  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  hope  and  fear  ! 

PSALM  39,  1—4.     First  Part.  L.  M. 
Caution  before  the  wicked,  &c. 

1  Because  of  wicked  ones  and  false. 

Their  folly  and  their  envious  hate, 
I  said  I'll  mind  my  goings  close, 

I'll  guard  them  early,  watch  them  late. 

2  Lest  I  shou'd  sin,  and  feast  their  eyes, 

My  mouth  I'll  bridle,  guard  my  tongue  ; 
Or  lest  by  scoffers,  anger  rise, 

And  I  my  righteous  cause  may  wrong  : 

3  I  held  my  peace  with  silence  dumb. 

From  ev'en  speaking  good  and  truth  ; 
Strove  for  th'  spirit  of  the  lamb, 

Till  grief  o'ercame  my  guarded  mouth, 

4  My  heart  was  hot  with  sore  distress, 

My  musing  raiscd  a  fire  within; 
I  felt  of  life  a  weariness, 

And  wish'd  my  move  because  of  sin. 

j  Make  me,  O  Lord,  to  know  my  end  ! 
The  measure  of  my  days  below  ! 
That  I  may  know  how  short  my  stand, 
In  this  frail  clay,  and  world  of  woe, 


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PSALM  39.  4—7.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 
The  shortness  of  time,  and  vanity  of  man,  &.C 

1  Teach  mc,  O  Lord,  how  frail  I  be, 

The  measure  of  my  days  below  ; 
My  end  make  plain,  and  let  me  see 
My  shortness  here,  of  joys  or  woe. 

2  My  life  it  but  a  narrow  span  ; 

My  age  is  nothing  in  thine  eye  ; 

How  frail  and  short  the  state  of  man, 

Our  years  as  empty  shadows  fly. 

3  At  highest  state  of  wealth  or  fame, 

Of  health,  of  pleasure,  or  of  friends, 
Man  is  but  vanity,  a  flame 

That  quick  in  dust  and  darkness  ends. 

4  Our  life  is  but  an  airy  show 

Of  fancy,  dreams,  and  emptiness  ; 
In  vain  we  toil  for  ease  below, 

The  more  in  life,  in  death  the  less. 

5  Man  heapeth  riches,  pain'd  with  care, 

But  knoweth  not  for  whom,  or  what, 
So  empty  life,  and  all  things  here! 
Heirs  are  as  often  fools  as  not. 

6  Therefore  will  I  the  earth  forego  ; 

Thou  art,  O  God,  my  hope  and  joy  : 
Time  is  but  short,  and  full  of  woe, 
Thy  worship  shall  my  days  employ. 

PSALM  39.  8  -13.     Third  Part.    S.  M. 

Imploring  help  against  sin,  and  the  reproach 
of  fools,  &c. 

1  Deliver  me  from  sir), 

The  worst  of  foes,  my  God  ! 

Nor  leave  me  to  the  spite  of  fools, 

That  would  reproach  thy  word. 


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2  Their  malice  made  me  dumb, 

I  open'd  not  my  mouth, 
Because  thou  didst  permit  that  I 
Shou'd  be  reproach'd  for  truths 

3  Remove  thy  rod,  my  God, 

Thy  hand  has  brought  me  low  ; 
"When  thou  dost  man'o  mistakes  correct, 
His  frailty  thou  dost  show. 

4  As  moth  his  beauty  shall 

Consume  away,  and  he 
Shall  see  anew  that  man  at  best 
Is  dust  and  vanity, 

5  Hear  thou  my  prayer,  O  Lord, 

Attend  my  tears  and  fear, 
A  stranger  and  sojourner  still, 
As  all  my  fathers  were. 

6  O  spare  me,  till  by  grace, 

I  gain  my  strength,  bef< 
I,  launching  in  eten 

Am  seen  on  earrii  no  more. 

PSALM  40,  l-r4.     First  Parr, 
Repentance  and  conversion. 

1  Sorely  beset  with  sin  and  guilt, 
Anguish  and  fear  my  heart  did  melt  i 

Bat  still  in  patient  prayer, 
I  waited  for  the  Lord,  and  he 
Inclin'd  his  ear,  and  let  me  see, 

His  pity  and  his  care. 

2  He  brought  me  up  from  ruin's  pit 
Of  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet 

Upon  the  rock  divine  : 
He  rais'd  me  by  his  mighty  ai  I 
And  made  my  goings  strong  and  fin 

The  mount  of  God  to  climb. 


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5  A  new  and  joyful  song  he  hath 
Put  in  my  heart,  and  in  my  mouth, 

Ev'n  praise  unto  the  Lord  ! 
I'll  publish  his  salvation  round, 
Many  shall  hear  the  joyful  sound, 
And  learn  to  trust  in  God. 

4  Blest  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 
Who  makes  the  Lord  alone  his  trust, 

And  on  the  Savior's  blood 
Casts  all  his  hope,  and  all  his  care, 
In  confidence ;  and  hates  the  snare 

Of  liars,  and  the  proud. 

PSALM  40.  5—10.     Second  Part, 

The  language  of  the  Son  of  God,  in  undertak- 
ing for,  and  redeeming  man. 

1  To  his  great  Sire  thus  spake  the  Son, 
(One  with  the  Father  on  the  throne,) 

When  mercy  found  the  wond'rous  way 
For  man's  redemption,  thro'  his  blood, 
That  he  should  both  be  rran  and  God, 

And  spoil  the  foe,  and  take  the  prey. 

2  "  Many,  O  God,  thy  wond'rous  works  ! 

"  How  deep  and  high  thy  gracious  thoughts 
"Of  love  and  mercy,  unto  man  ! 

"  No  reck'ning  can  their  sum  conceive  ! 

"  All  force  of  numbers  cannot  give 

"  Thy  thoughts  to  save  mankind  from  sin! 

3  "  When  all  of  finite  sacrifice, 

"  Could  not  thine  injur'd  wrath  appease, 

u  My  ear  and  heart  were  quick  to  hear^ 
"  And  strait  reply'd,  all  off'rings  thou 
41  Of  finite  kind  disdains't  to  view, 
"  Lo,  I  myself  for  man  appear  ! 

4  "  As  in  the  volumns  of  thy  love, 
t(  And  book,  of  all  below,  above, 

Ci  Of  me  tis  written,  lo,  I  come  ; 


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u  To  do  thy  will  is  my  delight, 
"  Thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart, 
M  Thy  will  to  do  compleats  my  own. 

5  H  In  human  flesh  made  manifest, 

Si  My  name  of  love  is  Jesus  Christ : 
"  My  body  and  my  blood  prepar'd 

"  (A  sacrafice  divine  and  full, 

u  When  none  beside  cou'd  save  the  soul,) 
<s  And  give, to  thine  avenging  sword. 

6  "  In  life  and  death  I've  taught  thy  love, 
"  And  pav'd  the  way  to  worlds  above  ; 

u-  Among  the  sons  of  earth  and  sin, 
"  I've  made  thy  great  salvation  known, 
u  I  have  not  sh'un'd  the  truth  to  own, 

"  But  spread  abroad  thy  grace  to  man." 

7  O  wond'rous  scheme,  and  past  account! 
The  mighty  God  on  calv'ry's  mount, 

Became  a  sacrifice  for  man  ! 
He  dy'd,  was  bury'd,  and  arose, 
And  waits  above  the  scheme  to  close 

Of  man's  return  to  God  again. 

PSALM  40.  11— 17.     Third  Part.     L.  M. 
Imploring  Salvation. 

1  With -hold  not  thou  thy  tender  care, 

Thy  tender  mercies,  from  me  Lord  { 
Thy  loving  kindness  and  thy  truth 
Are  all  my  hope,  and  trust,  my  God. 

2  Innumerable  evils  Lord, 

Have  me  encompass'd  round  about, 
M     sins  have  pressed  upon  me  sore, 
As  tho  from  thee  I  were  cast  out. 

3  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  I  pr 

Make  haste  to  help  me  O  my  Lord, 
Let  them  that  hale  me  be 

And  save  me  by  thy  pow*r  and  -. 


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4  Let  those  who  seek  thy  name  rejoice, 

And  in  thy  holy  name  he  glad; 
And  such  as  love  thy  grace  and  truth, 
Adore  thee  as  their  Lord  and  head. 

5  But  I  am  poor  and  full  of  needs, 

Yet  thou  dost  on  me  think,  O  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  help,  and  my  defence, 
Make  no  long  tarrying  O  my  God! 

PSALM  41,  1—3.     First  Part. 
Blessings  to  the  compassionate. 

1  Mankind  are  stuards  for  God  below, 
And  all  they  have,  enjoy,  or  know, 

Is  his,  and  to  him  shou'd  be  giv'n: 
Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  bowels  move 
Toward  the  poor,  in  help  and  love, 

His  help  in  want  shall  come  from  heav'n. 

2  Him  will  the  righteous  Lord  preserve, 
In  rest,  and  joy,  his  soul  shall  live, 

On  earth  he  shall  of  God  be  bless'd: 
Thou  will  not  leave  him  to  his  foes, 
But  give  him  strength  thro'  all  his  woes, 

In  all  afflictions  give  him  rest. 

3  His  bed  of  languishing  and  pain  (sin 
Thy  hand  shall  smooth,  and  cleans'd  from 

His  soul  shall  calmly  stay,  or  go, 
Kemain  on  earth,  or  rise  to  heav'n, 
For  constant  succour  shall  be  giv'n, 

All  things  to  suffer,  all  to  do* 

PSALM  41,  4—13.     Second  Part.  Sevens. 
Great  trouble  from  false  friends,  &c. 

1  Lord  be  merciful  to  me ! 
Heal  my  soul  and  set  me  free! 
For  against  thy  love  I  have 
Sinned,  and  am  near  the  grave. 


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2  Foes  beset  me  with  their  pow'r, 
Wish  my  fall  to  rise  no  more; 
Will  he. die?  they  proudly  say, 
Plot  my  fall  from  day  to  day. 

3  If  he  come  to  see  me,  still 
Vanity  his  mouth  doth  fill ; 
Gathering  mischief  to  himself 
Spreads  his  words  in  lies  behalf, 

4  Gainst  me  they  divise  my  hurt, 
Seek  to  wound  my  peace  and  heart, 
Let  him  lie  to  rise  no  more, 

Let  him  sink  beneath  our  pow'r. 

5  Yea,  mine  own  familiar  friend, 
Who,  I  hop'd,  wou'd  help  me  stand, 
Gainst  me  now  doth  lift  his  heel: 
At  my  table  he  did  dwell. 

6  Raise  me  up  my  gracious  God! 
Help  me  spread  thy  name  abroad ! 
Show  that  thou  art  with  me  still, 
Let  not  enemies  prevail.  ' 

7  Blessed  be  the  God  of  love; 
God  of  all  below  above  ; 
Endless  praise  to  Christ  be  giv'n, 
Thro'  the  hosts  of  earth  and  heav'n. 

PSALM  42,  1—8.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

Thirsting/or  God,  with  self  encouragement  in 
dejection  of  soul. 

1  As  th'  heart  when  driv'n  to  parched  lands, 

Panteth  to  find  a  cooling  brook, 

So  pants  my  soul,  with  lifted  hands, 

For  thee,  O  God,  the  living  rock ! 

2  With  anxious  thirst  for  thee,  O  God  ! 

My  soul  doth  pant,  when  shall  I  come 
Before  thee  in  thy  bright  abode  ? 
And  face  my  Savior  on  his  thron? 


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3  By  day  and  night  my  tears  do  flow, 

While  satan  says,  where's  now  thy  God  ? 
When  thus  I  think  upon  my  \\ 
I  pour  my  cries,  an  upward  flood. 

4  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  I 

And  why  disquieted  within  ? 
Still  hope  in  God,  and  on  him  call, 
Nor  fear  the  hosts  of  hell  and  sin. 

5  I  will  remember,  Lord,  thy  words, 

In  evfry  place,  in  ev'ry  case, 
Tho'  floods  arise,  and  dash  with  floods, 
And  deeps  of  anguish  o'er  me  pass. 

6  The  Lord  will  still  command  his  love 

On  me,  and  I  by  day  and  night 
Shall  sing  his  songs,  with  those  above  ! 
And  piray  to  God  my  life  and  might. 

PSALM  42,  9—11.     Second  Part.     L.  Iff. 

Pleading  with  God  in  distress,  with  renewed 
courage  thro'  hope. 

1  Boldly  with  thee,  my  God, 

111  plead,  for  thou  alone 
My  rock,  my  trust,  and  refuge  art, 
Thro*  thy  beloved  Son. 

2  Why  hast  thou  me  forgot  ? 

Why  go  I  mourning  thus  ? 
Oppressed  by  mine  enemies, 
Seeking  my  soul  to  curse  ? 

3  As  with  a  deadly  sword, 

Lung'd  in  my  bones  and  blood, 
My  foes  do  mock  me,  while  they  say 
'Oh,  where  is  now  thy  God  I 

4  But  why  my  soul  art  thou 

Cast  down,  disquieted? 
Hope  thou  in  God,  for  near  he  is, 
Jesus  thy  cause  will  plead. 


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5  Hope  thou  my  soul  in  God, 

for  I  shall  praise  him  yet, 
My  countenance  he'U  raise  with  strength, 
For  he  is  good,  and  great. 

6  Hope  firmly,  O  my  soul  ! 

Till  God  exalts  thy  voice, 
And  thro'  my  face  makes  joy  brake  forth* 
My  God  lie  is,  my  choice. 

PSALM  43.     L.  M. 

An  appeal  to  God  against  enemies,  before  ap- 
proaching his  altar,  with  renew  *d  courage. 

1  Judge  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause, 
By  thy  great  pow'r,  against  my  foes ; 
From  men  deceitful  and  unjust, 
Deliver  me,  in  thee  I  trust. 

2  For  thou  art  all  my  strength,  O  God  ! 
Why  dost  thou  hide  thy  face  my  Lord  ! 
Why  go  I  mourning  all  the  day, 
Oppressed  by  the  enemy  ? 

3  Send  out,  O  Lord,  thy  light  and  truth  ! 
Thy  glorious  word  and  spirit  both  ; 
And  let  them  lead,  and  bring  me  near, 
To  see  thy  smiles,  thy  praise  declare. 

4  Then  will  I  to  thy  altar  go, 
And  with  my  God  rejoice  below  ; 
And  praise,  O  God,  my  God,  thy  name, 
And  triumph  in  thy  matchless  fame! 

5  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  sou]  ? 
Or  why  disquieted  at  all  ? 

Hope  firmly  in  thy  savior  God, 
Still  I  shall  sound  his  praise  abroad. 

6  My  countenance  he  doth  exalt^ 

He  rais'd  me  up  when  near  to  halt ; 


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He  is  my  God,  my  friend,  my  all, 
Rejoice  my  tongue,  rejoice  my  soul, 

PSAtM  44,  4—11.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

God  our  King.     And    great  tribulations  per* 
mited  surpassing  comprehension. 

1  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God, 

Command  deliverence, 
For  those  who  love  thee,  and  make  known, 
That  thou  dost  reign  in  us. 

2  Thro'  thee  will  we  push  down 

Our  spiteful  enemies, 
And  by  thy  name  crush  down  the  pow'r 
Which,  cruel,  us  defies. 

3  I  will  not  trust  my  bow, 

Nor  sword,  nor  ought  I  hold, 
But  thou  hast  saved  us  O  God, 
And  sham'd  our  foes  so  bold. 

4  In  God  we  boast  alone, 

And  praise  thy  holy  name, 
All  the  day  long  we  boast  of  thee, 
And  wish  thy  endless  fame. 

5  But  thou  hast  cast  us  off, 

And  put  our  souls  to  shame, 
And  turn'd  us  back  before  our  foes. 
And  fill'd  our  hearts  with  pain. 

6  Yea,  thou  hast  giv'n  us,  Lord, 

Like  sheep  that  may  be  slain, 
And  scatter'd  us  among  thy  foes, 
Who  scorn  if  we  complain. 

PSALM  44,  12—26.     Second  Part.     L.  M 
Unaccountable  tribulations,  and  uncommon. 

1  Give  ear  ye  innocent  distress'd, 

It  has  been  so,  and  still  may  be ; 


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We  share  in  Judgments  with  the  rest, 
Tho*  we  were  pure  as  man  can  be. 

2  As  said  the  psalmist,  so  may  we, 

Thou  sel'st  us  to  reproach  for  nought ; 
Contempt  and  shame  is  all  we  see, 
We  blush  at  ev'ry  turn  and  thought. 

3  All  this  is  come  upon  us  Lord, 

Yet  have  we  not  forgotten  thee, 
Nor  faulsify'd  our  cov'nant  word, 
But  daily  groan'd  thy  face  to  see. 

4  Our  heart  has  never  turned  back, 

Nor  have  our  step  forsook  thy  way  \ 
Nor  have  we  been  in  praises  slack, 
Nor  have  we  once  forgot  to  pray» 

5  Yet  as  by  dragons  we  are  broke, 

And  left  as  for  their  food,  and  prey  ; 
As  those  o'erwhelm'd  with  death,  we  look 
For  full  destruction  ev'ry  way. 

6  If  we  have  thee  forgot,  O  God! 

Or  streach'd  our  hands  to  other  gods, 
Then  search  and  prove  us  righteous  Lord  ! 
And  bring  us  back  by  iron,  rods. 

7  My,  Lord,  tis  for  thy  sake  we  bear, 

Tis  not  for  falsity  of  heart ; 
We  die  all  day,  and  ev'ry  where, 
Nor  do  our  terrors,  Lord,  depart. 

8  Or,  if  we  intervals  still  have, 

And  often  feel  our  truth  and  might, 
Again  we  sink  as  in  the  grave, 

And  seem  as  those  who  know  no  right. 

9  Awake,  why  sleepest  thou,  O  God  \ 

Arise  and  cast  us  not  away  ! 
We  claim  thy  notice  from  thy  word, 
Say,  wilt  thou  help  us,  speak  and  say  I 

10  O,  wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face  ? 

Why  dost  thou  grieve  thy  chosen  so  ? 


i06 

Where  are  the  treasures  of  thy  "grace; 
And  where  the  help  thou  us'd  to  show. 

11  We  lie  forgotten,  and  oppress'd, 

Afflictions  seem  our  daily  bread  ; 
We're  near  to  grudge  against  the  rest, 
Who  live  at  ease,  nor  fear  thy  word. 

12  Arise  for  help,  redeem  us  now, 

Or  we  shall  fail  as  in  the  dust ; 

Now  at  the  last  thy  favour  show, 

Or  perish  we,  we  perish  must. 

PSALM  45,  1—9.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

Christ  ojr  King    Or  the  God  man  adored,  and 
by  God  the  Father  exalted. 

1  My  heart's  indif  \\\g  Jesus'  praise  ! 

He  is  my  King,  my  joy  and  love, 
My  tongue's  as  any  ready  pen, 

To  spread  his  fame,  below,  above. 

2  Fairer  thou  art,  my  dearest  Lord  ! 

Than  all  of  thine  or  Adams  sons  ; 
Grace,  Grace  into  thy  lips  is  pour'd, 
God  hath  anointed  thee  o'er  thrones. 

3  Gird,  gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh, 

O  thou  most  mighty,  prince  of  peace  ; 
With  glory  a.nd  with  majesty 

Display  thy  sword  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  And  in  thy  majesty  ride  forth. 

Because  of  truth  and  righteousness, 
And  meekness  ;  and  O,  prosper  thou, 
And  let  thy  right  hand  sin  suppress. 

5  Thine  arrows,  Lord,  are  sharp, 

Piercing  the  hearts  of  all  thy  foes, 
Whereby  the  people  fall  beneath 
The  terror  of  thy  holy  laws. 

6  Thy  throne,  O  God  the  son,  thy  throne 

Forever  stands,  thy  scepter's  just, 
A  scepter  right,  that  crusheth  sin, 
Forever  shall  thy  kingdoms  last, 


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7  Thou  lovest  righteous,  but  sin, 

All  wickedness,  thou,  Jesus,  hat'st ; 
Therefore  thy  God,  ev'n  thine,  my  Lord 
Anointed  thee  o'er  angels  blest, 

8  All  thy  blest  garments  smell  of  myrrh, 

Sweet  aloes,  cassia,  o'er  them  spread, 
From  th'  iv'ry  palaces  of  love, 
Whereby  they've  made  thee  blest  and  glad. 

King's  daughters  have  ador'd  thy  name  ! 

The  honour'd  oft  have  honour'd  thee  ! 
Both  kings  and  queens  with  all  their  wealthy 

To  thee,  O  Christ,  have  bow'd  the  knee. 

PSALM  45,  10— IT.     Second  Part.  Sevens. 

The  sweet  language  of  Christ  to  his  Zicn,  all 
true  believers. 

1  Give  thou  ear,  O  2 ion  hear 

What  thy  Lord  and  king  doth  speak  ; 
All  his  words  are  sweet  and  fair, 
Balm  and  cordial  to  the  weak. 

2  Thus  he  speaks, — '  thy  father's  house, 

*  And  thy  people,  all  forget ; 

*  For  the  world  by  nature's  course 
1  Tendeth  downward  to  the  pit. 

3  '  Cleave  to  me  with  all  thy  heart, 

4 1  thy  Lord  and  Savior  am, 
'  Nor  from  my  commands  depart, 
4  Always  trust  and  own  my  name. 

4  Thus  in  thee  shall  my  delight 

1  Endless  be,  as  th'  days  of  heav'n  ; 
4  Fair  and  comely  in  my  sight, 
g  Bliss  shall  be  forever  giv'n. 

5  *  I  will  be  thy  Savior,  King, 

*  Thou,  O  Zion,  as  my  bride 
4  I  will  hide  beneath  my  wing, 

4  Set  thee  by  my  giori'ous  side. 
F  4 


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6  <  Lovely,  O  my  zion,  here  ! 

'  Fare  more  lovely  when  above  ! 
1  At  my  supper  thou'lt  appear, 
8  Where  the  feast  is  only  love. 

*7  l  There  emblaz'd  in  glory's  flame, 

'  O  my  spouse,  and  by  my  side, 

'  Thou  shalt  sing  my  endless  fame, 

*  How  for  thee  I  bled  and  dy'd. 

8  •  All  the  spices  of  my  love, 

6  All  the  odours  of  my  grace, 

•  Thou,  my  Zion,  there  shalt  prove, 

*  All  thy  work  shall  be  my  praise. 

9  c  All  my  garments  smell  of  myrrh, 

*  In  my  iv'ry  palaces  ; 

'  As  myself  shalt  thou  be  fair, 
c  As  my  own  shall  be  thy  bliss. 

10  %  There  all-glorious  thou  shalt  be, 

'  Glorious  both  within,  without, 
€  One  with  me,  and  I  with  thee, 
'  Seated  in  my  glorious  court  ! 

11  *  Boundless  bliss  shall  fill  our  days, 

'  Endless  love  and  union  grow  ; 

*  Joy  shall  there  have  no  decays, 

*  But  with  endless  vigour  glow. 

12  *  Glorious  heirs  in  fathers'  stead, 

8  Shall  with  thee  ascend  and  reign  ; 
'  Never  shall  thy  name  be  dead, 

*  All  men  shall  confess  thy  gain  I' 

PSALM  45.  10,  11.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 
Forsaking  all  for  Christ  commanded. 

1  "If  any  man  will  follow  me, 

(Saith  Christ,)  "  he  all  for  me  must  hate 
?  That  interferes  with  my  full  reign, 
f  Tho<  it  were  parents  rich  and  great. 


: ppose  and 
By  their  ce: 
"  Lc  n  friends,  and  pa. 

"  For  I  h_ 

3  "  So  shall 

11  Gr  it  in  thee  as 

"  I  am  thy  Lord  and  worship 

..-.e  is  the  pow'r  to  curse  or  b 

PSALM  45.  I— 7.     Foan 

~;  and  adored  by  Saiiv* 
the  Father  ex:.  / 

heart  mspir'd  with  J^ 

v.ith  those  who  sing  a 
And  praise  the  King 
Tho.  all  human  i 

-'lines  the  s  I 
Or  :. 

.iorn, 
i  Son, 

is  Son  bel 

In  whom  the  sons  cf  men  are  s  . 

Thy  swor:. 
And  shev 

e  nations  bl 
.  spread  the  gcspel  the 

;d  thro'  th 
And  :rp, 

To  pi 

And  he^ 


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5  Thy  throne,  O  Christ,  almighty  Lord, 
Established  by  thy  vital  blood, 

To  endless  years  shall  stand, 
Thy  hand  a  righteous  scepter  holds, 
Eternal  truth  thy  kingdom  rules, 

Thy  kingdom  without  end ! 

6  Thou  hatest,  Lord,  all  wickedness, 
Thou  lovest  truth,  and  thou  wilt  bless 

The  saint,  the  sinner  curse ; 
Therefore  thy  God,  and  Father,  hath 
Anointed  thee,  in  life,  and  death, 

Above  the  Angel  hosts. 

PSALM  45.  8— 11,     Fifth  Part.     L.  M. 
The  love  of  Christ  and  his  Church. 

1  Great  King  of  nations  far  and  near, 
How  all  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh! 
Of  cassia  and  all  pleasentries, 

Out  of  thine  ivory  palaces  ! 

2  Glad  in  thy  queen,  thy  queen  in  thee, 
Thy  robes  and  hers  in  one  agree  ; 
Of  sweetest  holiness  and  love 

Thy  robes  and  hers,  below  above. 

3  King's  royal  daughters,  heirs  of  God, 
Children  begot'n  thro'  thy  dear  blood, 
Compose  thy  mystic  queen  so  fair, 
Who  doth  at  thy  right  hand  appear. 

4  At  thy  right  hand,  O  sov'reign  prince, 
Doth  stand  the  queen  at  thine  expence; 
Thy  blood  as  finest  gold  doth  dress 
And  deck  her,  with  celestial  grace. 

5  u  Harken,  O  daughter,  queen,  and  love* 
"  Fix  all  thy  thoughts  on  things  above  ; 
**  Forget  all  other  joys  but  me, 

"  And  thou  my  throne  and  face  sfcalt  see 


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6  "  So  shall  I  greatly  love  thy  charms, 
"  And  guard  thy  beauty  in  my  arms  ; 
"  Worship  thou  me,  I  am  thy  Lord, 
"  So  shalt  thou  dwell  in  mine  abode." 

PSALM  45.  13—17.  12.  Sixth  Part.  L.  M. 

Christ  and  his  Church,  all  true  believers,  glo- 
rious, &c. 

1  How  glorious  is  the  Savior  King  ! 
His  queen  how  glorious  all  within  ! 

The  church,  .his  queen,  and  daughter  t00| 
Is  glorious  in  his  gracious  view. 

2  Her  cloathing  as  of  finest  gold> 
Before  her  Lord  doth  make  her  bold  ; 
As  in  the  dress  of  needle  work  ; 

She  shall  unto  tlie  King  be  brought. 

3  All  lovers  of  her  purity, 

Shall,  Lord,  with  her  approach  to  thee ; 
With  gladness  and  rejoicing  they 
Shall  also  walk  the  upward  way. 

4  Below  they  find  thy  palace  door, 
And  entrance  too,  tho'  weak,  or  poor, 
Thus  grows  and  flourishes  thy  queen, 
As  sinners  nock  and  enter  in. 

5  Thus  Jesus  to  his  queen  now  saith ; 
"  Instead  of  friends  that  eml  in  death, 
"  Shall  be  thy  children  taught  of  me, 
"  Princes  throughout  eternity. 

6  "  I'll  make  thy  name  forever  great, 

"  Tho'  envious  ones  despise  and  hate  ; 
"  All  noble  ones  who  love  my  name, 
u  Shall  thee  attend  with  endless  fame." 

PSALM  46.  1—8.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

God's  defence  to  the  just  superior  to  all 
ruins,  &c. 


112 

1  God  is  our  refuge  and  our  might, 

A  present  help  in  ev'ry  need, 
Therefore  tho"  earth  shou'd  take  its  flight, 

No  eviL»\vill  we  fear  or  dread  ; 
Tho'  all  creation  flee  away 
We'll  shout  tlwu  wreck  without  dismay. 

2  Tho*  hills  and  mountains  flee  as  wind, 

And  fall  as  thunders  in  the  sea  ; 
And  ev'ry  danger  come  combind, 

Till  heav'nand  earth  shou'd  cease  to  be, 
Yet,  thro*  the  God  of  Jacob's  might. 
We'd  shout  the  wreck  without  affright. 

3  There  is  a  sacred  river  runs 

Thro',  Zion's  spacious  relms  around, 
That  all  her  armies,  troops,  and  sons, 

May  with  perpetual  joys  abound  ; 
For  Zion  is  the  dear  abode 
And  resting  place  of  Jacobcs  God. 

4  The  unbelieving  world  may  rage, 

But  God  shall  keep  his  Zion  still ; 
Tho'  men  arid  devils  on  her  charge, 

He  will  defend  his  holy  hill  : 
Let  all  the  earth  behold  his  acts, 
While  he  his  chosen  seed  protects. 

PSALM  46.  9—11.     Second  Part.     S.  M. 
Zion's  defence  is  God. 

1  The  Lord,  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

Is  with  his  chosen  ones  ; 
He  fences  Zion's  hill  and  costs, 
And  succours  all  her  sons. 

2  He  maketh  wars  to  cease, 

And  calms  the  raging  earth  ; 
And  gives  his  children  joy  and  peace, 
And  gives  their  foes  his  wrath. 

3  He  breaketh  sword  and  spear, 

And  ev'ry  scheme  of  war  ; 


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Nor  may  his  people  dre^d  or  fear, 
While  subject  to  his  law. 

4  Be  still,  in  humble  zeal, 

And  know  him  God  indeed  ! 
His  throne  is  Zionss  holy  hill, 
He  succours  all  her  seed. 

5  He  will  be  set  on  high, 

By  all  .that  he  has  made, 
By  those  who  gain  with  him  the  sky, 
And  who  his  vengeance  wade. 

PSALM  47.     L.  M. 

Christ  descending  to  die  for  man, and  ascending- 
to  reign  till  he  comes  again. 

1  O  clap  your  hands  and  shout  for  joy, 

With  voice  triumphant  sing  aloud, 
Let  loudest  praise  your  lips  employ, 
In  songs  of  honour  to  your  God. 

2  The  Lord  most  high,  the  King  of  Kings, 

The  King  of  earth  and  sea  and  sky, 
Descends  on  mercy's  downy  wings, 
On  earth  for  man  to  live  and  die. 

o  By  dea'h  he  stay'd  his  Father's  wrath, 
By  rising  bruis'd  thc  infernal  foe  ; 
He  show'd  the  God  in  life,  in  death, 
His  heav'nly  pow'r  in  flesh  below. 

4  He's  now  gone  up,  while  earth  and  sky 

Shout  and  adore  his  bright  ascent ; 
With  trumps  they  shout  the  God  on  high, 
Returning  God,  as  God  he  went. 

5  Sing  praises,  endless  praises  sing, 

In  wisdom  and  in  love  divine  ; 
Sing  to  your  Savior  and  your  King,  [mine.': 
Who  saitn,  "  the  heav'ns  and  earth  are 

g2 


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6  For  Jew  and  Gentile,  al>  the  earth, 

(O  let  both  Jew  and  Gentile  hear  !) 
His  blood  has  bought  celestial  wealth, 
And  bids  tiie  world  to  him  draw  near 

7  He  seteth  now  upon  his  throne 

Of  holiness,  hi  truth,  and  love, 
To  call  both  Jew  and  Gentile  home, 
Welcome  throc  him  to  joys  above. 

3  Great  Abram's  seed  the  sons  of  faith, 
Shall  all  be  gathered  unto  him  ; 
His  are  the  shields  of  heav'n  and  earth, 
Greatly  exalted  is  the  Lamb  ! 

9  [As  he  ascended  with  a  shout, 

With  shouts  and  with  the  trump  of  God, 
Again  he'll  come,  call  earth  throughout, 
-    His  saints  to  bless,  avenge  his  blood.] 

PSALM  48.  1— 7.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

God  greatly  to  be  jfraised.     His  church  beauti- 
ful, defended  by  him. 

1  Great  is  the  God  and  King  of  saints, 

And  greatly  to  be  prais'd* 
In  th/  mountain  of  his  holiness, 
The  city  he, hath  rais'd. 

2  How  beautiful  and  stately  too, 

The  jcy  of  all  the  earth, 
The  holy  Zion,  mount  of  God  ! 
The  God  of  love  and  truth. 

3  As  on  the  north  of  Zion's  hill 

The  holy  city  stood, 
So  chiefly  in  the  nothern  globe 
The  gospel  church  is  spread. 

4  God  in  his  Zion's  palaces 

Is  known  a  refuge  m 
Tho*  nations  rage  against  his  walls, 
They  fall  before  his  pow'r 


1!5 

5  When  Zion's  haters,  Kings  of  wrath, 

Against  her  rose  of  old, 
Terror  as  pangs  beset  their  hearts. 
Nor  cou'd  they  more  behold. 

6  Tho*  mighty  fleets  of  malice  came, 

With  troops  for  Zion's  fall, 
The  Lord  devoured  with  wind  their  ships, 
He  heard  his  Zion's  call. 

7  So  shall  his  mystic  Zion  stand, 

Tho6  earth  and  hell  oppose, 
JTis  but  to  walk  with  God,  and  pray, 
And  he  will  fight  our  foes. 

PSALM  48,  8—14.     Second  Part. 

The  fame  of  our  redeeming  God,  and  the  glory 

of  his  Zion. 

1  As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen 
The  glory  of  thy  church  and  queen, 

Thy  holy  Zion,   O  our  God  ! 
God  will  establish  it,  and  show 
Thro'  ev'ry  age  his  care  below, 

For  Zion  his  divine  abode. 

2  Of  thy  great  loving-kindness,  Lord, 
Within  thy  temple  and  abode, 

We've  thought  with  wonders  and  with  joys, 
According  to  thy  sounded  fame, 
Thro'  all  the  earth  thy  praise  and  name  ! 
The  lips  of  men  thy  praise  employs, 

3  Thy  great  right  hand  is  full  of  truth, 
Let  Zion  send  Her  triumphs  forth, 

Let  all  thy  faithful  ones  be  glad ; 
In  all  thy  judgments  thou  art  right  ! 
Let  all  the  earth  in  one  unite, 

To  view  the  bride  thy  love  doth  wed. 

4  Walk  round  about  great  Zion's  walls ; 
Behold  her  height,  to  you  she  calls, 

Count  all  her  tc  Satan's  rage ; 


Consider  well  her  palace*, 

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Our  bliss  above  for  c 

A  call  to  the  wisdom  from  aS-, 

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ne  your  heart,  iodine  yam 
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2  The  meditation  of  my  heart 

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111  ting  as  on  a Joyful  ha.- 
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Shall  find  their  riches  and  i 
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7  As  dies  the  fool,  so  dies  the  wise, 

And  leave  their  all  behind,  while  they 
Are  crush'd  in  deep  and  dark  surprize, 
As  slighters  of  the  heav'nly  way, 

PAUSE. 

8  Be  caJm,  my  soul,  in  ev'ry  ill  ! 

The  everlasting  crown's  above  ! 
Tho'  wicked  ones,  firm  as  a  hill         (drove. 
Shou'd  seem,  from  earth  they  soon  are 

9  Fear  not,  ye  saints,  the  evil  day  ; 

Our  toils  are  here,  while  sinners  rest; 
But  soon  we  haste  to  God  awajf 
Forever  blest,  while  they  are  curst. 

10  What  of  their  wealth  and  empty  joys  ? 

Sin  will  in  grief  and  torments  end  I 
But  we  who  scorn  the  empty  toys, 
Shall  endless  days  in  pleasure  spend. 

PSALM  49,  11—15.     Second  Part.    I..  M. 

Sinners'  thoughts  earthly,  even  beyond  theft 
death. 

1  The  thoughts  of  wealthy  sinners  are 

Thejr  houses,  and  their  deeds  of  fame, 
Shall  stand  to  future  ages  fair, 

Nam'd  after  their  self-flatter'd  name. 

2  But  tho'  in  honour,  man  is  trash, 

He  dies  as  grass  before  the  wind; 
Men  perish  as  the  beasts,  their  flesh 

In  loathsome  graves  is  soon  confin'd. 
rj  'T'is  folly,  'tis  but  madness  all 

For  men  to  put  their  trust  in  earth  ; 
Yet  their  proud  heirs,  as  sure  to  fall, 

Commend  their  customs,  and  their  wortb, 


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4  Like  sheep  shall  they  be  laid  in  graves, 

The  upright  only  shall  rejoice  ; 
The  wicked  are  but  Satan's  slaves, 
But  saints  have  made  a  better  choice 

5  All  mis'ry  now,  with  death  to  come, 

Shall  not  my  soul  dismay,  for  God 
"Will  me  defend,  and  bring  me  home, 
To  dwell  in  his  divine  abode  ! 

PSALM  49.  16—20.     Third  Part.    C.  M. 
The  variety  of  riches  and  honor  without  grace. 

1  Fear  not,  ye  saints,  when  wicked  ones 

Increase  in  earthly  good, 
'Tis  but  a  few  inglorious  turns, 
And  they  are  curs'd  of  God. 

2  They  cannot  carry  aught  away, 

When  death  removes  their  soul : 
They  sink  away  as  devils  prey, 
And  shame  is  soon  their  all. 

0  Tho'  while  they  Hv'd,  they  bless'd  their  soul, 

(And  men  will  praise  the  man 
Who  thrives  in  wealth)  they  now  must  howl 
Under  the  weight  of  sin, 

4  With  poorer  sinners  they  shall  fall 
In  death  and  endless  night ; 
No  good  again  shall  reach  their  soul, 
Nor  shall  they  more  see  light. 

6  Man  that's  in  honour  without  grace, 

And  doth  not  understand, 
Is  like  the  beasts,  and  dies  like  these, 
But  O,  his  soul  is  damn'd  ! 

PSALM  50,  1—6.     First  Part.  S.  M. 
God  the  Creator  and  final  Judge. 

1  The  mighty  God  and  Lord, 

Hath  spoken  in  his  might; 


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And  by  his  all-creative  word, 
He  brought  the  earth  to  sight. 

2  He  call'd  the  world  from  nought, 

A  stage  for  beasts  and  men  ; 
From  east  to  west  he  spread  it  out, 
And  holds  it  now  as  then. 

3  And  as  he  call'd  to  make, 

He  calleth  now  to  save; 
His  voice  the  spacious  nations  shake, 
They  all  his  offer  have. 

4  From  Zion  his  abode, 

His  beuuty  and  delight, 
He  calls,  "  behold  thy  Savior  God  ! 
"  And  walk  within  his  light." 

5  And  he  shall  call  again, 

In  judgment  and  in  fire  ; 
And  at  his  bar  the  earth  arraign, 
And  each  account  require. 

6  And  earth  and  heav'n  there, 

Shall  witness  to  the  just ; 
Their  righteousness  and  truth  declare. 
When  all  the  proud  are  curs'd. 

7  The  saints  shall  then  ascend, 

Who  worshipp'd  God  below  ; 
The  judge  himself  shall  be  their  friend, 
And  he  his  saints  will  know. 

PSALM  50,  7—15.     Second  Part.  L.  M. 
God  requires  our  hearts,  above  all  sacrifices, 

1  "Hear,    O  my  saints,    (saith  Christ,    the 

"  I  am  thy  Savior  and  thy  God,    [truth,) 
"  Take  heed  and  shun  my  future  wrath, 
"  Obey  my  cov'nant  and  my  word. 

2  •'  'Tis  not  the  sacrifice  of  beasts, 

[[  The  sacrifice,  of  aU  thou  hast, 


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n  That  are  to  me  atoning  feasts, 
l<  In  ages  first,  or  ages  last. 

3  "  The  earth  and  all  therein  is  mine, 

"  The  heart  #lone  is  thine  to  give  ; 
"  Give  me  thy  heart  in  love  divine, 
"  This  gift  alone,  and  thou  shalt  live, 

4  "  The  sacrifice  of  thanks  and  praise, 

u  Of  gratitude  and  holy  love, 
u  And  free  acceptance  of  my  grace, 
"  Is  what  my  law  and  heart  approve. 

5  "  Then  call  on  me  and  I  am  nigh ; 

"  When  troubles  o'erwhelm  thy  soul, 
u  My  hand  shall  help  thee  from  the  sky, 
"  And  from  thy  lips  my  praise  shall  roll. 

6  "  And  when  in  judgment  I  descend, 

te  And  fiery  wrath  consumes  the  world, 
"  I  will  be  thine  Almighty  friend, 

"  While  all  thy  foes  to  hell  are  hurl'd. 

PSALM  50,  16-23.     Third  Part.  L.  M. 

Hypocrisy  reproved,    especially  in   preachers* 
Sinners  called  to  consider  in  time. 

1  (i  Ye  wicked  men,  how  long,  how  long 

"  Will  ye  profane  my  holy  word  ? 
"  'Tis  not  for  men  of  impious  tongue 

"  To  preach  my  cov'nant,"  saith  the  Lor4# 

2  "  Because  thou  dost  instruction  hate, 

"  And  cast  my  faithful  words  behind, 
"  Consent  with  thieves,  and  love  to  set 
"  With  sinners  of  adult'rous  kind  ; 

3  "  Thou  dost  thy  mouth  to  evil  give, 

"  Thy  tongue  doth  falsely  frame  deceit, 
"  Thou  dost  thy  better  brother  grieve, 
"  Thou  slaud'rest  him  with  sport  and  hate; 


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4  "  These  evil  things  thy  pow'r  has  done, 

w  And  I  as  yet  have  sUence  kept; 
u  Thou  thoughtest  me  just  such  an  one 
,li  As  thou,  and  thus  thine  eyes  have  slept. 

5  "  But  I,"  saith  God,  ie  will  thee  reprove, 

•*  And  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes, 
"  Both  now  and  when  the  skies  dissolve, 
"  And  fill  thy  heart  with  sad  surprize. 

WARNING  IN  TIME. 

6  "  Now,  now  consider  this,  ail  ye 

"  Who  dare  your  Savior  God  forget, 
u  Lest  I  in  righteous  wrath,"  saith  he, 
"  Tear  you  in  pieces  in  the  pit. 

7  "  None  can  deliver  from  mine  hand ; 

"  And  if  thou  would'st  me  glorify, 
"  'Tis  whoso  off'reth  praise  I  love, 
"  More  thou  all  else  below  the  sky, 

8  •■'  And  unto  him  who  ord'reth  well 

'*  And  right  his  converse,  I  will  shew 
"  Salvation,  both  from  guilt  and  hell, 
"  Salvation  endless  ages  through. 

PSALM  50.     Fourth  Part.  Double  L.  M, 
Day  of  Judgment. 

1  How  dread,  and  bless'd,  will  'pe  the  day, 
When  God  shall  wipe  the  stars  away, 
And  call  the  nations,  south  and  north, 
The  tribes  of  saints,  and  sinners  both, 
To  rise  and  come  for  final  doom, 

To  free  the  judgment  and  the  throne ; 
When  saints  shall  rise  to  crowns  on  high  ! 
While  sinners  hear  his  cause  and  die! 

2  From  his  eternal  hill  shall  God 
Descend,  while  flames  shall  be  his  robe, 

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J  lis  voice  shall  roar  thro*  earth  and  sky, 
To  call  the  nations  far  and  nigh, 
While  trumpets  sound  his  grand  descent, 
And  blaze  abroad  the  vast  event, 
Of  curse  and  ruin  on  his  foes  ; 
The  end  of  all  his  servants'  fears. 

3  The  angels  by  his  strong  command 
Shall  bring  his  saints  from  ev'ry  land, 
And  heav'n  and  earth  shall  bear  record 
For  all  who  cov'nanted  with  God. 
(And  God,  th*  eternal  judge  of  all, 
Before  whose  bar  we  stand  or  fall,) 
Shall  heav'n  and  eartli  proclaim  as  just, 
Both  in  the  bless'd,  and  in  the  curst. 

4  Hear,  saith  the  Judge,  enthron'd  on  high, 
Ye  disobedient,  hear  and  die  ; 

Your  sacrifices  all  were  vain, 

In  vain  were  all  your  gifts  in  sin  ; 

Not  all  your  substance  could  atone 

For  sin, — I  gave  myself,  my  Son, 

A  sacrifice  to  pardon  sin, 

But  grace  ye  would  not  strive  to  win, 

5  The  cattle  on  a  thousand  hills 

Are  mine,  with  all  that  nature  fiUs, 

If  I  were  hungry,  or  in  want, 

I  would  not  make  to  man  my  plaint ; 

I  will  not  eat  the  flesh  of  bulls, 

1  hate  your  gifts  without  your  souls, 

The  gift  of  love  did  I  require, 

This  above  all  did  I  desire  ! 

6  But  you,  my  saints,  who  loved  me, 
Thro*  my  own  blood  my  face  shall  see  ; 
Now  will  I  set  you  up  on  high, 

And  you  my  name  shall  glorify  : 

All  who  withheld  their  hearts  from  me, 

Shall  now  my  utmost  vengcance  see, 

Divided  to  the  left  and  hell, 

Bat  you,  my  saints,  with  me  sUaJl  dwell. 


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WARNING  IN  TIME. 

Now,  now  consider  this,  all  you 
Who  God  forget,  or  slight  his  law  ! 
Now,  now  in  time,  consider  this, 
All  you  who  slight  the  Savior's  grace! 
Think,  deeply  think,  repent  and  pray, 
Believe  and  love,  while  yet  you  may ; 
Make  now  th'  Almighty  judge  your  friend, 
Or  then  your  life  and  soul  he'll  rend. 

PSALM  50.     Fifth  Part.   L.  M. 
Judgment. 

When  Christ  th'  eternal  judge  shall  come. 
To  curse  his  foes,  and  bless  his  friends, 

Thus  shall  the  sinner^hear  and  mourn  ; 
The  hypocrite  his  veng'ance  bends, 

"  How  didst  thou  dare,  deceitful  wretch, 
"  To  take  my  cov'nant  in  thy  mouth  ? 

••  Or  name  my  statutes  with  thy  breath, 
u  While  still  to  give  your  heart  so  loath  I 

"  For  all  thy  fair  pretence  to  truth, 
"  My  ways  were  hateful  to  the  soul ; 

"  With  thieves  and  foul  adult'rers  both, 
"  Thou  lov'dst  to  go,  now  with  them  fall. 

i  "  To  evil  thou  didst  give  thy  tongue, 
u  Thy  lips  to  frame  deceit  and  lies, 
<c  The  brother,  as  thy  mother's  son, 
M  Found  thee  the  worst  of  enemies. 

!  (t  These  things  hast  thou  in  mischief  done, 
"  While  I  kept  silence,  until  thou 
"  Didst  vainly  think  that  I  was  one 
u  Just  as  thyself,  a  false  one  too. 

>  "  But  now  in  wrath  will  I  reprove, 

M  Set  all  thy  crimes  before  thine  eyes, 
u  And  thou  shalt  be  to  darkness  drove, 
"  Hated  of  hell,  and  of  the  skies. 


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?  "  Thou  wouUst  not  when  I  calPd  below 

"  Consider,  but  my  name  forget, 

4t  Now  shall  my  justice  run  you  thro', 

"  With  no  deliv'rer  from  she  pit." 

WARNING  IN  TIME. 

8  Now  sinners,  who  forget  the  Lord, 

Consider  this,  before  he  tear 
Your  souls  in  pieces  by  his  word, 
With  no  deliverer,  far  or  near. 

9  u  To  glorify  my  holy  name," 

Saith  he,    "  is  to  adore  with  praise: 

"  Whoso  wou'd  set  on  high  my  fame, 

"  Shou'd  sing  sincerely  of  my  grace. 

10  "To  him  who  guides  his  words  aright, 

"  Will  I  the  great  salvation  show, 
"  And  safely  lead  to  worlds  of  light ; 

"  While  wrath  shall  curse  my  ev'ry  foe,5* 

PSALM  51.  1—4,  First  Part.  L.  M. 

An  awakened  sinner  flying  to  the  throne  of 
grace. 

1  To  thee  I  lift  my  mournful  voice 
O  God  of  mercy  and  of  grace  ! 
Blot  out  my  sins,  my  sorrows  heal, 
Nor  leave  me  to  the  jaws  of  hell. 

2  O  wash  and  make  my  spirit  clean  ! 
For  I  confess  my  sin  and  shame  \ 
My  sins  are  ever  in  my  sight ; 

If  sav'd  tis  grace  !   if  damn'd  lis  right ! 

3  *Gainst  thee,  the  holy  God  of  love, 
(Whose  laws  my  deepest  thoughts  approve,) 
Thus  have  I  sin'd  till  shame  alone 
Almost  deters  me  from  thy  throne. 

4  Mercy  is  all  I  dare  to  plead, 

In  Jehus'  name  I  lift  my  head; 


If  curs'd  I  am  tis  just  in  thee, 
But  O,  thro*  Jesus,  set  me  free. 

PSALM  51.  5—10.  Second  Part.  L.  M 
Original  and  actual  sin  confessed. 

1  With  all  the  fallen  human  race, 

From  Adam,  I  was  born  in  sin ; 
But  la  !  my  vile,  tenfold  disgrace, 
A  pers'nal  rebel  I  have  been  ! 

2  Thou,  Lord,  requirest  truth  within, 

And  purity  in  all  I  do  ! 
O  wash  and  make  my  spirit  clean, 
And  I  shall  be  as  white  as  snow. 

3  Purge  me  with  thy  redeeming  blood  ; 

Teach  me  the  wisdom  from  above  ; 

Cleanse  me  within  my  gracious  God, 

Nor  let  my  goings  from  thee  move* 

4  On  me  bestow  the  joy  of  faith  ! 

The  joy  of  thy  redeeming  love  ! 
That  all  my  pow'rs,  bruis'd  by  thy  wrath, 
May  taste  delight  with  those  above. 

5  O  turn  away  thine  anger'd  face 

From  mine  iniquity  and  sin  ; 
Create  in  me,  O  God  of  grace  ! 
A  heart  and  spirit  pure  within. 

0  From  sin  original,  and  sin 

Of  pers'nal  actual,  deeper  guilt, 
Absolve  and  make  me  pure  and  clean. 
For  this  my  savior's  blood  was  spilt. 

PSALM  51.  11—18.  Third  Part.  CM, 

Penetant  Backslider. 

1  O  God,  my  only  help  and  hope, 

Cast  not  my  soul  away  ; 
Do  not  withdraw  thy,  spirit  Lord; 
Nor  leave  me  satan's  pvey, 
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2  The  joy  of  thy  salvation  give, 

Restore  a  trembling  wretch  ! 
With  thy  free  spirit  me  uphold, 
O'er  hell  for  help  I  reach. 

3  Forgive  and  I  shall  be  forgiv'n  ; 

O  joy  !  for  me  too  great  ! 
But  lo  !  thy  name  how  will  I  bless  I 
And  how  upon  thee  wait  ! 

4  Then  will  I  teach  thy  holy  ways, 

Unto  the  men  of  sin  ; 
Sinners  shall  be  converted  round, 
My  zeal  their  souls  shall  win. 

6  Open,  O  Lord  my  God,  my  lips, 
And  I  will  show  thy  praise  ; 
My  mouth  shall  speak  aloud  thy  truths, 
And  sing  aloud  thy  grace. 

6  'Tis  praise  thou  want'st,  and  I  will  give, 

No  sacrifice  'thout  this 
Dost  thou  require,  shou'd  I  bestow, 
But  ever  will  I  praise. 

7  The  sacrifices  of  the  Lord, 

Are  these,  a  broken  heart, 
And  contrite  spirit,  these  will  he 
Accept  in  gracious  part. 

8  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure,  Lord, 

Unto  thy  Zion  round  ; 
Thy  holy  city  fortify, 

An$l  let  thy  praise  abound. 

PSALM  #L  13,  19.  Fourth  Part.  L.  M. 
Prayer  for  Zion. 

1  Compassionate  thy  Zion,  Lord, 
In  thy  good  pleasure  do  her  good  ; 
Build  thou  thy  mystic  city's  walls, 
Help,  Lord,  or  lo  !  thy  Zion  falls! 


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O  hear,  and  build  us  up  in  theet 

Then  shall  our  hearts  and  tongues  be  free 

With  righteousness  to  sacrifice, 

With  fervent  prayer,  and  fervent  praise, 

0  Then,  Lord,  wilt  then,  in  us  rejoice,, 
Well  pleas'd  to  hear  thy  Zion's  voice  ; 
While  we  in  sacrifice  entire, 

Give  up  to  thee  our  each  desire. 

PSALM  52.     LM. 

The  proud  disappointed  and  finally  destroyed, 
The  humble  exalted. 

1  Why  boastest  thou,  O  mighty  man? 

What  is  thy  mightiness  at  best? 
Tho'  thou  a  thousand  mischiefs  plan, 
My  God  can  turn  them  iron:  my  breast, 

2  His  arm  is  underneuth  my  soul ; 

His  veng'ance  o'er  thy  guilty  head  ; 

His  goodness  spreads  from  pole  to  pole, 

To  all  who  in  his  footsteps  tread. 

3  Thy  tongue  deviseth  death  around  ; 

Thy  words  are  razors,   sharp  as  death  ; 
As  words  increase  thy  lies  abound, 
Falsehood  and  malice  fill  thy  breath. 

4  Thou  lovest  evil  more  than  good, 

For  sweet  thou  drink'st  the  bitter  in, 
Despising  Jesus  and  his  word, 

But  soon  he'll  break  thy  bones  and  skin. 

5  In  veng'ance  God  will  cast  thee  down, 

He'll  hurl  thee  from  thy  dwelling  place, 
And  sink  thee  underneath  his  frown, 
For  malice  at  his  law  and  grace. 

6  Then  shall  the  righteous  laugh,  but  fear, 

Rejoice  with  trembling  at  thy  full , 


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And  gazing;  on  thy  shame  afar, 

They  thus  shall  sing  of  God  as  all. 
7"Lo,  this  is  he  o'erturn'd  in  wrath, 

That  made  not  God,  but  flesh  his  trust  ; 

His  just  deseryings  now  he  hath, 
His  wrath  is  blown  away  as  dust-. 

8  But  I  am  like  an  olive  tree, 

Forever  green,  rais'd  up  of  God; 
For  I  make  nothing  else  my  plea 
But  mercy,  thro'  the  Savior's  blood. 

9  'Tis  grace  has  done  it,  and  not  me, 

'Tis  God,  and  nought  apart  from  him  ; 
My  praise  shall  flow  forever  free, 
By  praise  I  still  will  upward  climb. 

PSALM  53.  1—4.     First  Part.  L.  M. 

The  atheist  a  fool.     None  good  by  nature,  Sec. 

1  The  fool  hath  said,  within  his  heart, 

"  There  is  no  God  to  judge  my  ways  !° 
Abominable  and  corrupt 

Are  such,  and  sining  fills  their  days. 

2  There's  none  by  nature  doeth  good  : 

God  looked  down  from  heav'n  to  see 
If  any  understood  his  calls, 

Or  sought  with  God  to  walk  and  be. 

3  Lo,  ev'ry  one  of  them  has  sinn'd, 

And  gone  from  God,  are  full  of  filth; 
There's  none  by  nature  doeth  good, 
But  open  evil,  or  by  stilth. 

4  "  Have  they  no  knowledge,  there's  a  God? 

"  These  workers  of  iniquity  ? 
u  Who  eat  my  people  up  as  bread! 
"  And  will  not  call  on  God,  nor  see  Xu 


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PSALM  53.  5,  6.     Second  Part.     C.  M. 

The  righteous  delivered  from  threatening  ene- 
mies, &c. 

1  There  in  great  fear  thou  wast,  O  saint, 

Where  God  had  clear'd  thy  way, 
He  scatter'd  off  the  bones  of  him 
That  watch'd  thee  for  a  prey. 

2  Thou  hast  put  all  thy  foes  to  shame, 

For  they're  despis'd  of  God  ; 
Thou  hast  o'ercome  their  wiles  and  pow'r, 
Thro'  his  almighty  word. 

3  O  that  the  time  may  quickly  come, 

For  Zion  to  arise  1 
O  that  salvation  now  may  flow, 
And  fit  us  for  the  skies* 

PSALM  54. 

Fleeing  to  God   only,  in  great    wrongs   and 
troubles  from  enemies. 

1  Save  me,  O  God,  and  by  thy  name 

Assist  me  in  thy  strength  ; 
Conquer  my  foes,  and  put  to  shame 

My  enemies  at  length. 
Attend  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  give 
Thy  promise  that  my  soul  shall  live. 

2  For  strangers  rise  to  cast  me  down, 

Oppressing  me  with  wrongs  ; 
Thy  truth  and  justice  they  disown, 

Their  swords  are  crooked  toiigues  ; 
Thy  law  they  banish  from  their  eyes, 
Nor  see  thee  watching  from  the  skies. 

3  God  is  my  helper,  and  behold 

His  wrath  against  my  foes  ! 
While  all  my  friends  he  doth  uphold, 
Who  shar'd  my  griefs  and  woes  : 


1 3* 

■  to  the  faltl 
For  true  and  holy  is  his  word! 

4  Unto  his  truth  I  sacrifice, 

I  give  my  all  to  Cod ; 
For  strength,  for  counsel,   and  for  , 

I'll  never  leave  his  word. 
The  sacrifice  oF  thanks  and  praise, 
Shall  fill  my  years,  and  fill  my  days- 

5  When  troubles  sunk  irn  spirit  down, 

And  wrongs  almost  consum'd, 
God's  helping  truth  around  me  shone, 

And  faith  and  courage  bloom'd ; 
He  rais'd  me,   and  I  stand  on  hi 
And  from  my  Rock  my  foes  defy. 

PSALM  55,  1—11.     First  Part.    L.  M. 

Longing  after  God  and  solitude,    because  of 
snares  among  men. 

1  Give  car,  O  gracious  God,  and  hear  ! 
Attend  to  my  complaint  and  prayer  I 
Hide  not  thy  pity  from  my  wants  ! 
Nor  disregard  my  soul's  complaints  ! 

2  Because  of  malice  of  my  foes, 
My  sorrows  o'er  my  spirjt  rose  ; 
They  strive  to  sink  me  into  sin, 
And  Satan  yawns  to  take  me  in. 

3  My  heart  is  pain'd  within  and  sore, 
While  deathful  terrors  round  me  lour; 
Trenib'lings  with  fearfulness  and  dread 
Dry  up  my  life  and  bow  my  head. 

PAUSE. 

4  O  that  I  had  the  nimble  wing 

And  mournful  voice  to  weep  and  sing 

Of  the  retired  turtle-dove, 

Then  wou'd  I  haste  a  far  remove. 


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5  Jl,o,  then  IM  wander  far  and  rest, 
Where  with  my  Jesus  only  blest, 
I'd  hope  alone  for  future  good, 
Nor  wish  a  joy  but  in  my  God. 

6  For  O,  what  evil  fills  the  earth  ! 

To  grieve  the  soul,  and  taint  the  breath  j 
'Tis  oft  a  greater  ill  than  good 
To  mingle  with  the  human  brood. 

PSALM  55.  12—22.     Second  Part. 
False  Friends. 

1  Help  me,  O  God,  the  worst  is  come! 

'Twas  not  an  enemy,  but  friend, 
That  rag'd  upon  me  with  a  storm, 

As  tho'  all  good  had  now  an  end  : 
We  once  were  wound  in  sweetest  love, 
But  now  I'm  from  his  presence  drove. 

2  We  took  sweet  council  in  the  Lord, 

In  God  our  hearts  were  knit  as  one; 
We  jointly  lov'd  the  house  of  God, 

United  to  address  his  throne  ; 
But  now  he  vaunts  against  my  Soul, 
His  tongue  and  eyes  with  malice  role. 

3  He  putteth  forth  his  hands  for  war, 

'Gainst  such  as  be  at  rest  and  peace  ; 
His  words  were  smooth,  but  now  they  teai 

The  bonds  of  union  piece  by  p^ece  ; 
His  former  love  and  goodness  now 
The  greater  depths  of  malice  show. 

4  His  tongue  was  smooth  as  butter  oil, 

But  war  was  in  his  heart  and  head ; 
His  words  were  soft,  but  all  the  while 

Drawn  swords  they  were,  to  smite  me 
Put  O,  I  trusted  in  the  Lord,  [dead, 

And  10;  I  triumph  by  his  word, 

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5  Are  any  grievously  pursu'd 

By  foes  and  troubles,  vast  and  strong  : 
Cast  all  your  care  upon  the  Lord, 

He  will  sustain  thee,  old  or  young : 
The  righteous  never  shall  be  mov'd  ; 
The  righteous  are  of  God  belov'd. 

PSALM  ,£?.  16—19.     Third  Part. 
Resolution  to  pray,  triumph  thro*  grace. 

'.'   The  foes  of  God  shall  be  accurs'd, 
But  as  for  me  I'll  daily  pray  ; 
And  God  will  save  and  make  me  bless'd, 

I'll  pray  not  less  than  thrice  a-day, 
Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon, 
I'll  pray,  and  God  will  hear  my  moan. 

2  He  has  delivered  in  peace 

My  soul  from  all  my  cruel  foes  ; 
Hot  was  the  battle,  but  by  gn- 

The  more  a  victor  I  arose; 
And  God  will  all  my  foes  and  his 
Cast  down  and  crush  hefore  his  face. 

PSALM  56.  1—4.     First  Part.     L.  M. 
Fleeing  to  God  from  cruel  man,  &£. 

1  Be  merciful  to  me,  O  God, 

For  man  wou'd  swallow  up  my  hope; 
Malicious  men  against  me  fight ; 

From  man's  oppression  raise  me  up„ 

2  Mine  enemies  wou'd  daily,  Lord, 

S-W allow  me  up,  both  life  and  soul ; 
For  they  he  many,  Lord,  and  strong, 
That  with  me  fight,  an!  seek  my  fall. 

3  But  thou,  my  sov'reign,  art  most  high! 

What  time  I  am  afraid,  to  thee 
I'll  flee,  and  trust  thy  word,  and  po- 
Orer  earth  and  hell  thou  art,  in  me. 


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4  In  God  Fll  praise  God's  holy  word; 

In  God  I've  put  my  trust,  and  stand; 
I  will  not  fear,  t\ca  earth,  nor  hell, 

For  God  can  more  man  all  command. 

PSALM  56.  5—13.     Second  Part.     L.  M. 

Crying  to  God  for  help  against  enemies,  praiS* 
ing  and  trusting  his  word,  Sec 

1  Lord,  ev'ry  day,  thy  foes  and  mine 

Do  wrest  my  words,  :hei:»  cruel  thoughts 
Brood  evil,  till  they  all  combine 

To  slay  my  soul,  by  fears  or  doubts. 

2  Shall  they  by  mischief,  Lord,  escape  ? 

By  sly  iniquity  of  lies  ? 
In  thy  just  anger  overtake 

And  cast  them  down  before  thinfe  eye$. 

3  Thou  covintest  all  my  wand'rings  Lord  ! 

Into  thy  bottle  put  my  tears  ; 
My  wand'rings  and  my  tears,  my  God, 
Thou  mark'st,  as  caus'd  by  godly  cares. 

4  When  I,  in  troble  cry  to  thee, 

Then  shall  mine  enemies  turn  i\ack  ; 
This  hast  thou,  Jesus,  shown  to  me, 
For  thou  art  for  me,  tho5  I'm  weak. 

5  In  God  will  I  his  word  now  praise  ; 

In,  in  the  Lord  his  word  I'll  trust ; 
In  God  I'll  trust,  and  by  his  grace, 

Not  fear  tho*  man  shou'd  do  his  worst. 

6  Thy  vows  upon  me  are,  O  God  ! 

Thy  vows,  and  I  will  praise  thy  love  ! 
For  thou  hast  sav'd  rhy  soul,  O  Lord, 

From  death,  when  hell  against  me  strove* 

7  And  will  not  thou  deliver,  too 

My  feet  from  falling,  that  I  may 
.'ore  thee  walk,  in  praises  due  ? 
In  the  pure  light,  and  living  «  .. 


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PSALM  57.  1—4.  First  Part.  C.  M. 

Imploring  mercy,  against  deadly  enemies,  &c. 

1  Be  merciful  to  me,  O  God ! 

Be  merciful  to  me  ! 
My  hope  is  wholly  in  thy  word, 
My  trust  alone  in  thee. 

2  Within  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 

I  make  my  refuge  sure  ; 
Till  all  these  strange  events  of  things, 
Are  past  away  and  o'er. 

3  Calamities  beset  me  round, 

Yet  I  will  cry  to  God  ; 
Beneath  the  floods,  and  from  the  ground, 
I'll  trust  upon  his  word. 

4  For  me  he  shall  all  good  perform, 

He'll  send  from  heav'n  and  save  ; 
He'll  send  his  truth  in  downward  storm. 
And  pluck  me  from  the  grave. 

5  My  tremb'ling  soul  is  hedg'd  around, 

By  lions  and  distress  ; 

My  fiery  enemies  abound, 

My  spirit  to  oppress. 

6  Their  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows  too, 

Their  tongues  as  sharp  as  swords  : 
But  God  in  wrath  will  run  them  thro', 
I  hear  his  helpful  words. 

7  "  Fear  not,  for  I  am  near  to  save, 

il  Stand  still  and  see  my  arm  ; 
"  Of  all  thy  foes  the  earth  I'll  shave, 
"  I'll  blast  them  in  a  storm." 

PSALM  57.  5—11.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

God  exalted — and  triumph  in  him. 

1  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  earth  and  heav'n, 
For  I  have  triumph'd  thro'  thy  word, 
A}[  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n. 


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2  B  lasted  are  they  who  sought  my  hurt, 

Blasted  by  thee,  not  me  ; 
Blasted  as  helplessness  ana 
For  who  c  ee. 

3  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  my  God  ! 

i.eart  on  thee  is  fi 
Strong  am  I,  Jesus,  thro'  thy  word, 
The  cup  divinely  mix'd. 

\ke  my  glory,  now  awake, 
Let  praise  and  thanks  ascend  , 
Let  all  the  sov, 

Begun  to  know  no  end. 

5  To  highest  heav  "n  thy  mercy's  great, 
As  high  thy  truth,  O  God  ! 
Let  angels  publish  from  thy  ga^.e, 
The  goodness  of  thy  word. 

PSALM  58. 1—  9.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

A  rebuke  to  wicked  Judges,  whether  in  church 
or  state. 

1  O  unjust  judges  sta:id  in  awe  ! 

!der  Grd's  aven. 
Fear  ye  before  hi  law  ! 

Do  j  e  indeed  speak  righteousness  ? 

2  Na 

Your  schemes  are  full  of  wickedness  ; 
Your  wicked  deeds  ye  scheme  aud  plot, 
As  all  were  yours,  to  curse  or  bless. 

3  O  pow'r  of  wickedness  on  earth  ! 

The  wicked  trespass  from  the  womb  ; 
They  stray  in  lies,  ev'n  from  their  birth, 
Till  wrath  returns  them  to  the  tomb. 

4  Their  pride  as  serpents  poison  is  ; 

They  stop  their  era-  to  all  that's  good  ; 
The  righteous  they  from  earth  wou'd  chase, 
They'd  crush  their  voice,  and  spill  their 

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5  They  hate  the  wisdom  from  above, 

Its  charmes,  to  them  are  cause  of  hate ; 
But  they  shall  heaven's  veng'ance  prove. 
Almighty  wrath  shall  be  their  fate. 

6  Their  pomp  is  but  as  swelling  streams, 

They  soon  shall  fall  and  pass  away  ; 
Their   pomp    and    strength    shall    sink  as 
As  night  before  the  rising  day.    [dreams, 

7  From  all  their  mightiness  and  show, 

They  shall  as  the  untimely  birth, 
Vanish  away,  and  endless  woe 

Shall  recompence  their  pride  and  wrath, 

S  From  seeming  gods  and  lords  of  earth, 
The  whirlwinds  of  the  righteous  God, 
Shall  crush  them  living  and  in  wrath, 
A  moments  time  shall  stop  their  blood  ! 

PSALM  58.  10,11.    Second    Part. 
Double  L.M. 

The  triumph  of  the  righteous  in  judgment. 

1  When  weary  ages,  long  with  woes, 

At  length  commence  the  day  of  doom, 
To  crush  th'  eternal  judges  foes, 

And  give  his  friends  their  heav'nly  home, 
The  rightious  shall  rejoice  to  see 

Almighty  veng'ance  role  along, 
And  Jesus'  foes  before  him  flee, 

Yea,  veng'ance  shall  be  then  our  song. 

2  The  nations  that  defy'd  the  Lord, 

The  proud  and   strong  that  crush'd  his 
Shall  now  by  saints  as  dust  be  trod,     [heirs, 

While  wond'rous  just  the  change  appears  ; 
So  that  the  justice  ajl  shall  own, 

As  with  a  sound  thro'  heav'n  and  hell, 
M  A  great  reward  for  saints  is  sown  ! 

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PSALM  59.  1—4,  7—10.    First  Part.  S.  M. 

God  the  only  and  sure  deliverer  of  the  faithful; 
or,  the  wicked  oppress  the  just  in  vain. 

1  Deliver  me,  O  Lord, 

From  all  mine  enemies, 
The  workers  of  iniquity, 
The  men  of  blood  and  lies. 

2  For  lo,  they  lie  in  wait, 

The  mighty,  for  my  soul : 
Not  for  my  sin,  but  for  their  wrath, 
Help,  Jesus,  or  I  fall  1 

3  For  evil,  swift  are  they, 

But  have  no  heart  for  good  ; 
Led  on  by  hell  they  seek  my  fall, 
O  disappoint  them,  Lord  ! 

4  Their  tongues  are  deadly  swords, 

They  belch  out  wrath  and  sjMte  ; 
For  who  doth  hear?   say  they  ;  or  wrro 
His  wrongs  shall  ever  right  ? 

5  But  thou  shalt  on  them  laugh, 

And  mock  them  unto  scorn ; 
Because  of  thine  omnipotence 
To  thee  alone  I  turn. 

6  Thou,  Lord,  art  my  defence, 

And  tho'  all  furies  rise, 
My  soul  from  sin  thou  shalt  preserve, 
And  lead  me  to  the  skies. 

PSALM  59. 11, 13, 15—17.  Second  Part.  S.  M. 

Prayer  against  sin,  &c.  with  resolves  to  praise 

the  Lord,  &c. 

1  O  God  of  truth  and  pow'r, 
Scatter  our  enemies ; 
Espec'ally  those  worst  of  foes, 
All  our  iniquities. 


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2  O  God  our  certain  shield, 

Let  men  and  Satan  know 
Thou  dost  from  thy  eternal  throne 
Assist  thy  saints  below. 

3  Let  all  thy  foes  and  ours, 

In  their  deserved  shame, 
Beneath  thy  hand  confess  thy  pow'r, 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  name. 

4  But  I  will  sing  with  joy, 

Yea,  sing  with  joy  a'oud  ; 
I'll  sing  to  Christ  my  priest  and  King, 
And  spread  his  fame  abroad. 

5  For  thou  hast  been  my  help 

In  uouble  and  dismay, 
My  hiding-place  and  stay  by  night, 
My  safe  abode  by  day. 

6  To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 

I  will  forever  sing  ; 
For  thou,  O  Christ,  art  my  defence, 
My  prophet,  priest,  and  King. 

7  Let  angels  sing  above, 

Let  saints  on  earth  adore, 
The  glories  of  my  Savior  God, 
Forever  they  endure. 

PSALM  60.  1—6.     Firt  Part.  C.  M. 
Entreating  the  Lord's  return,  &c. 

1  Lord,  turn  thyself  to  us  again! 

Suffice  our  sorrows  past ! 
Dispers'd  and  scattered  we  have  been, 
O  take  us  near  at  last ! 

2  The  very  earth  hath  trembled,  Lord, 

Thy  Zion  shook  with  wrath  ; 

O  heal  the  breaches  once  again, 

Our  souls  seem  near  to  death. 

3  Hard  things  and  dread  astonishment, 

A  cup  and  task  of  pain, 


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Thou  hast  unto  thy  people  shown, 
O  turn  to  us  again  ! 

4  Give  us  thy  banner.  Lord,  again, 

Behold  we  fear  and  pray ! 
In  us  thy  saving  love  make  known, 
In  us  thy  truth  display. 

5  Save  with  thy  right,  thy  mighty  hand, 

That  thy  beloved  still 
May  triumph  o'er  their  foes,  and  shout, 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell. 

6  All  hail,  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  come! 

He  speaks  in  holiness  ! 
He  bids  me  rise,  rejoice  and  shine> 
Adore,  my  soul,  his  grace  ! 

PSALM  60.  6—12:    Second  Part.     L.  M. 

Triumph  in  God,  over  all  the  force  and  spite 

of  hell  and  the  world. 

1  To  me,  in  holiness  and  love, 

The  Lord  hath  spoken  from  above  ; 

I  will  rejoice  his  will  to  do, 

Made  strong  in  him,  and  happy  tbo. 

2  Now  let  the  hosts  of  hell  and  earth, 
Who  dare  defy  Jehovah's  wrath, 

Know  in  his  strength  I'll  o'er  them  shout, 
Nor  shall  their  vauntings  make  me  doubt. 

3  The  saints  both  dear  to  God  and  me, 
Whose  heart  and  mine  in  one  agree, 
Shall  make  my  head  and  spirit  strong, 
And  Jesus'  laws  shall  lead  us  on. 

4  Fair  Zion  is,  in  spirit,  mine, 
Mine  is  king  Jesus'  royal  line, 
Thus  spread  already  by  my  God, 
I'll  still  press  on  to  his  abode. 

5  The  rebel  world  my  soul  has  made 
To  own  that  God  my  ways  doth  lead; 

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O'er  all  the  sons  of  spite  and  pride 

My  faith  shall  triumph,  and  confide. 

6  Altho*  the  Lord  had  cast  us  off, 
And  for  a  time  remained  aloof, 

At  length  his  succour  doth  appear, 
The  mighty'God's  a  man  of  war. 

7  Still  give  us  help  from  trouble,  Lord  ! 
Vain  is  the  help  of  man,  O  God  ! 
Thro'  thee  we  still  shall  triumph  thro', 
Thou  wilt  before  us  crush  the  foe. 

PSALM  61.  1—5.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

Crying  to   God,  and  resolving  so  to  do,  let 
what  will  come,  of  trials. 

1  Hear  thou  my  cry,  O  righteous  God, 

Attend  unto  my  prayer, 
And  from  thy  high  and  bless'd  abode 
Be  thou  my  refuge  near. 

2  Tho*  war,  or  hate,  or  want  remove 

Me  to  the  ends  of  earth, 
Still  will  1  lift  mine  eyes  above, 
In  prayer  and  praise  till  death. 

3  Yea,  shou'd  my  heart  bc  o'erwhelm'd  with 

Still  unto  thee  I'll  cry  ;  [shock, 

1  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  unto  the  rock 
That  higher  is  than  I.' 

4  For  oft  hast  thou,  O  Jesus,  been 

My  shelter  from  the  storm, 
My  tow'r  'bove  men,  and  hell,  and  sin. 
Still  help  a  feeble  worm. 

5  In  thy  sweet  tabernacLe,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide  ! 
And  hide  beneath  thy  cross  and  blood, 
,      And  in  thy  truth  confide. 

6  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  heard  my  vows3 

Which  still  I  poijr  anew, 


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Not  all  the  wind  that  malice  blows 
Shall  make  my  love  untrue. 

7  Hence  thou  wilt  still,  as  heretofore, 
Give  me  the  joy  of  those 
Who  fear  thy  name,  and  trust  thy  powcr, 
And  bear  thy  yoke  and  cross. 

PSALM  61.  6—8.     Second  Part.     L.M. 
Assurance. 

1  Thro*  all  my  fears,  and  pains,  and  strif^, 
Thou,  Lord,  wilt  still  preserve  my  life, 
And  aid  me  so  my  time  t'improve, 
•Tvvere  more  than  ages  'thout  thy  love. 

2  My  heirship  I  with  triumph  sing, 
Jomt-heir  with  Christ  thy  church's  king ; 
As  king  thro'  him,  thy  Son,  shall  I 
Forever  reign  enthroned  on  high. 

3  Before  my  God  I  shall  abide,  , 
Enthron'd  with  Christ,  and  by  his  3idc^ 
Enjoy  a  bless'd  eternity, 

As  pure  in  love  and  joys  as  he. 

4  Still,  Lord,  while  here  I  dwell  on  earth. 
Send  out  thy  mercy  and  thy  truth, 

To  train  me  for  the  crown  and  throne, 
Preserve  my  steps  and  guide  me  home. 

5  So  shall  I  praise  thy  name  below, 
Perform  till  death  my  ev'ry  vow, 
And  thence  ubove,  thro4  endless  days, 
Exult  in  joy,  exult  in  praise. 

PSALM  62.  1—8.     First  Part.  L.  M. 

Waiting  on  God,  with  confidence  in  bis  un- 
failing assistance. 

1  Wait  still,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 
From  him  dcth  my  salvation  come ; 


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He  is  my  rock  and  safe  abode, 

My  sure,  and  bless'd,  and  endless  home. 

I  shall  not,  Lord,  be  greatly  mov'd, 

Yea,  I  shall  not  be  mov*d  at  all ; 
Thy  care  1  have  already  prov'd, 

Thy  truth  shall  stand  tho*  heav'n  should 

[fall. 
In  God  is  all  my  joy  and  hope, 

Salvrtion,  glory,  strength  and  rest ; 
He  is  the  rock  that  holcts  me  up, 

My  Soul  doth  lean  on  Jesus'  breast. 

Trust  ir  the  Lord,  ye  humble  ones, 
A  certain  help  .in  times  oi  need; 

God  is  a  refuge  for  his  sons, 

For  all  whose  bear.s  on  him  are  stay'd, 

>  The  wicked  rage  against  the  just ; 

They  play  their  wiles  of  lies  and  guile, 
To  cast  their  honour  to  the  dust, 

But  wrath  shall  all  their  mischief  spoil, 

PSALM  62.  9—12.     Second  Part.  C.  M, 

Man  nothing  without  religion. 

!  Lord,  what  is  man  ?  thoc  counted  lord 
Of  earth  and  all  therein: 
Man  unsupported  by  the  word 
Is  nought  but  death  and  sin. 

)  The  men  of  low  degree  are  vain, 
Mere  emptiness  and  breath  ; 
And  men  of  high  degree  that  reign, 
Are  but  a  lie  and  death. 

\  Men,  both  of  low,  and  high  degree, 
When  weigh'd  by  heavens  word, 
Are  light  as  airy  vanity, 
Except  they  fear  the  Lord. 

1  Trust  not  in  man  my  soul,  nor  dare 
In  violence  to  trust  ; 
Nor  suffer  wealth  to  be  a  snare> 
All  out  of  God  is  curs'd. 


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5  The  mighty  God  hath  spoken  true, 

All  pow'r  is  his  alone! 
All  else  is  empty  as  the  dew 
Before  the  rising  sun, 

6  All  pow'r  and  mercy  are  the  Lord's  ; 

To  curse  or  bless  is  his  ; 
Tis  his  to  raise  or  lay  the  Hoods, 
To  give,  or  woe,  or  bliss. 

7  Mercy  and  justice  are  his  throne, 

He  can't  as  man  oppress, 
But  ev'ry  soul  shall  have  his  own, 
Of  sin,  or  righteousness. 

PSALM  63. 1—5.  First  Part. 

Cleaving  to  God,  thro*  this  parched,  accursed., 
and  suffering  land,  Sx. 

1  O  God,  thou  art  my  God,  and  I 
Will  early  seek  thy  face  on  high, 

My  soul  for  thee  doth  daily  thirst  ; 
For  thy  refreshing  streams  1  long, 
Till    parch'd    my   heart,    and    parch'd   my 

As  in  a  thirsty  land  accurs'd.-        [tongue, 

2  As  thro'  a  thirsty  land  I  rove, 
No  streams  below,  I  look  above, 

To  see  thy  pow'r  and  drink  thy  grace  : 
Behold  my  anguish  and  my  moan, 
Thy  glory  oft  hath  round  me  shone, 

Still  on  me  lift,  O  Lord,  thy  face  ! 

3  Better  than  life,  my  God,  thy  love, 
Feasting  my  hope  of  joys  above, 

Therefore  my  lips  shall  praise  thee  still  ; 
While  life  shall  last  I'll  bless  the  Lamb, 
Still  lift  my  hands  in  thy  great  name, 

Ready  to  do  or  bear  thy  will. 

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4  All  joys  of  earth  are  nought  to  those 
Found  in  the  duties  of  thy  house, 

My  soul  with  these  are  satisfy 'd  ; 
Therefore  my  mouth  shall  sing  in  praise, 
My  joyful  soul  adore  thy  grace, 

Till  caught  above  by  Jesus'  side. 

PSALM  63,  7— 11.  Second  Part.  L*  M. 
Help  from  God' gives  great  encouragement. 

1  Because  thou  Lord  ha?t  been  my  help, 

My  soul  shall  lift  a  joyful  voice, 

While  still  thy  wings  in  safety  keep 

And  cause  my  spirit  to  rejoice. 

2  As  in  a  race  my  soul  doth  run, 

And  follow  hard  for  more  of  God, 
Upheld  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

And  ccuncil'd  by  thy  faithful  word. 

5  But  all  who  seek  to  hurt  my  soul, 

From  earth  or  hell,  shall  feel  thy  wrath ; 
Tho'  high  they  rise,  their  final  fall, 
Shall  hide  them  in  eternal  death. 

4  The  soul  that  reigneth  over  sin, 

That  acts  as  in  the  sight  of  God, 
Shall  glory  and  rejoice,  when  men 
Of  lying  lips  shall  loose  all  good. 
PSALM  63.  1—6.  Third  Part.  C.  M. 
Thirsting   for   God.     His   love  better  than  a 
feast,  &c. 

1  O  God,  my  God,  in  each  survey 

Of  earth,  and  all  therein, 
It  seems  a  barren  land  and  dry, 
And  poison  all,  with  sin. 

2  Therefore  my  soul  doth  thirst  for  thee, 

And  early  seek  thy  face, 
To  drink  thy  cooling  streams  and  see 
The  riches  of  thy  grace. 


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3  I  thirst,  my  God,  to  see  thy  pow'r, 

As  heretofore  I've  seen  ; 
Shine  cut  my  Lord  this  gracious  hour, 
And  I  shall  live  again. 

4  So  shall  I  view  from  present  joy 

The  mighty  joys  I've  seen, 
And  praise  anew  my  tongue  employ 
With  triumph  over  sin. 

5  Not  all  the  precious  things  of  earth, 

Collected  in  a  feast, 
Cou'd  please  my  soul,  (O  tis  the  truth,) 
As  when  thy  love  I  taste. 

6  Because  thy  love,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Than  life  is  better  far, 
My  lips  shall  praise  and  spread  abroad 
Thy  goodness  far  and  near. 

7  While  life  shall  last  I'll  bless  thy  love, 

And  in  thy  cause  assay 
To  lift  my  hands  in  strength  above 
And  keep  the  narrow  way. 

8  When  I  remember  thee  my  God, 

And  meditate  by  night, 
I  greatly  glory  in  thy  word 
And  hope  for  endless  light. 

9  O  may  I  see  at  length  thy  face  ! 

Not  thro'  a  veil  as  here, 
But  near  thy  throne,  where  endless  days 
Shall  still  the  sight  eudear. 

PSALM  64.  L.  M. 

Intreating  the  Lord's  help  and  attention  against 
foes,  either  human,  or  diabolical,  &c. 

1  Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  all  my  foes, 
My  voice  of  prayer  and  sorrow  hear  ; 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  hallow'd  cross, 
And  dwell,  dear  Jesus,  with  rne  there 

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2  For  lo,  the  po\vcrs  of  earth  and  hell, 

In  .  v'ry  wrathful  envious  scheme, 
Devise  my  hurt,  and  seek  my  fall, 
When  lo,  tis  only  for  thy  name  1 

3  The  upright  are  their  mark  of  ha^e  ; 

On  those  they  bend  their  bows  for  death  ; 
For  us  they  roam,  for  us  they  wait, 
And  watch  us  evry  where  in  wrath. 

4  Thus  they  devise  oiir  ruin  Lord, 

And  proudly  say  "  wjbosfe  e>  e  shall  see?" 
But  thou,  O  Lord,  from  thine  abode 
Dost  see,  and  wiit  our  helper  be 

5  So  shall  their  veng'ance  back  recoil ; 

While  we  withallthe  more  rejoice, 
And  in  the  gain  of  all  our  toil, 
Shall  lift  aloud  the  .  ighe'r  voice. 

6  This  shall  the  sons  of  grace  behold, 

And  more  declare  the  works  of  God  ; 
And  on  his  truth  anew  take  hold, 
And  glory  in  his  faithful  \s  ord. 

PSALM  65.  1—5.     First  Fart.     L.  M- 
Paying  our  vows  to  God  our  all  in  all. 

1  Our  vows,  O  God,  to  thee  we  pay, 

Our  praise  for  thee  in  Zion  waits ; 
In  tnee  we  praise,  to  thee  we  pray, 
And  stand  within  thy  Zion's  gates. 

2  Thou  art  the  God  that  hearest  prayer, 

Therefore  all  flesh  shall  flock  to  thee  ; 
Satan  and  sin  enrage  my  fear, 
But  thou  my  savior  still  shalt  be. 

4  How  blest  the  man,  dear  Lord  of  hosts, 
Whom  thou  dost  call,  and  coming,  choose. 
And  cause  -'approach  within    hy  courts 
To  thee,  and  dwejl  within  thy  house. 

4  The  goodness  of  thy  house  shall  bless 
Our  weary  souls  till  satisfy  *d ; 


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By  mighty  things  in  righteousness 

Still  guarding  us  vvhate'er  betide. 

5  The  God  of  our  salvation  thou  ; 

The  confidence  of  all   the  earth  ; 

From  all  its  lands,  and  oceans  too, 

To  thee  they  look  in  life  and  death 

5  Tho*  kingdoms  rage,  and  oceans  roar, 
And  ev4rv  form  of  danger  rise, 
Who  love  thy  law,  and  trust  thy  pow'r, 
Shall  rind  thy  help,  nor  fear  surprize. 

PSALM  65.  5—13.     Second  Part.     L.  M. 

God   the   creator,    and   preserver,    and   over- 
ruler,  6tc. 

1  The  mountains,  Lord,  bv  thee  were  made, 

Their  base  and  top  are  heia  by  thre, 

And  thou  alone  cans-  bow    tuir  head, 

Thine  is  the  earth  and  thine  :he  sea. 

2  Thv  breath  can  make  the  oceans  roar, 

Thy  breach  can  lay  them  rou  d  the  trl^be; 
Thou  mad'st  the  nations,  and  thy  po\ 
Can  still  their  tumults  with  a  nod. 

3  The  utmost  ends  of  all  the  earth, 

Thy  tokens  see.  of  pow'r  and  love; 
Morn,  eve,  and  stars  thy  hands  are  with, 
Thou  nil's;  them  all  from  w  rids  above. 

4  As  with  the  river  of  thy  grace, 

(For  seas,  and  air,  and  clouds  are  thine,) 
Thou  dost  with  showers  the  nations  bless, 
That  they  may  own  thy  hand  divine. 

5  Both  vales  and  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  yield  their  fruit  for  man  and  beast ; 
Thro   summer,  spring,  and  autumn,  still 
Thy  care  doth  make  the  nations  bless'd. 

6  Thou  crown'st  the  year  wkh  ev'ry  good, 

Thy  paths  of  mercy  fatness  drop. 


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The  wilderness  thou  fill'st  with  food, 
As  the  till'd  field  with  plenteous  crop. 

7  The  pastures  thou  dost  clothe  with  flocks, 

The  vallies  cover  o'er  with  corn, 
That  he  on  whom  on  thy  wonders  looks, 
May  own  thee  Lord  and  God  alone. 

8  Thy  mute  creation,  mighty  God, 

In  all  their  variegated  forms, 
X)o  speak  thy  glorious  praise  aloud, 
Cause  us  by  them  to  take  alarm. 

PSALM  65.  5—8.     Third  Part.     C.  M. 

Cod   the   confidence  of  all  who  depart  from 
evil      His  power  is  over  all  things. 

1  To  thee,  O  God,  the  confidence 

Of  all  the  earth,  we  sing  ; 
The  confidence  by  sea  and  land. 
The  universal  King. 

2  The  mountains  by  thy  strength  are  fast, 

Girt  by  Almighty  pow'r, 
Thy  hand  can  tumult  air  and  seas, 
Or  still  them  when  they  roar. 

3  Tho'  all  the  nations  rage  in  war, 

And  thirst  for  human  blood, 
Thy  hand  can  still  their  noise  and  wrath, 
And  make  of  evil  good, 

4  Thro'  all  the  earth  thy  tokens,  Lord, 

Of  mercy  and  of  ptfw'r, 
Shall  make  the  nations  fear  thy  name, 
And  think  thy  glories  o'er. 

5  The  bright  out-goings  of  the  morn, 

And  calm  recline  of  eve, 
By  thee  are  fiush'd  with  light  and  joy ; 
.Let  east  and  west  believe. 


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PSALM  65.  9—13.     Fourth  Part. 

All  the   waters   are   God's ;    rain  proves  his 
being,  &c. 

1  How  vast  thy  river,  mighty  God  I 
Thine  is  the  universal  flood, 

Above  the  heav'ns,  and  in  the  earth  \ 
Tho'  in  the  skies,  or  clouds,  or  sea, 
The  waters  all  in  one  agree, 

All  thine,  to  spread  in  love  or  wrath. 

2  As  long  as  earth  and  air  the  tide, 
And  wide  as  naiure  it  d-uh  glide, 

A  stream,  a  river,  worthy  God  ; 
Its  steady  bounds  thy  hand  doth  keep, 
In  ciouds,  m  air,  or  in  the  deep, 

To  hold,  or  give,  as  seems  thee  good, 

3  Thy  show'rs  enrich  the  nations  round, 
Where'er  or  man  or  beast  is  found  ; 

Each  thirsty  ridge,  with  ev'ry  vale 
With  fruitful  show'rs  are  all  supply 'd 
Till  fields  in  plenty,  side  by  side, 

To  all  the  earth  thy  pow'r  reveal. 

4  From  year  to  year,  thro*  ev'ry  age, 
Thou  dost  anew  our  love  engage, 

By  crowning  nature  with  all  good; 
For  such  thy  pow'r,  and  such  thy  love, 
Thy  paths  drop  fatness  from  above, 

That  we  may  know  and  own  thee  God- 

5  The  pastures,  fields,  andr  wilderness, 
With  fruitful  plenty  thou  dost  bless  ; 

The  hills  and  vales  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Their  plenteous  flocks  and  herds  conjoin 
To  own  and  praise  the  hand  divine,    [bring. 

But  we,   dear  Lord,  most  praise  wou'd 

6  Tho'  thro'  the  earth  no  signs  were  seen 
Of  God  on  high,  but  fruitful  rain, 

This  were  a  witness,  this  alone, 
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Enough  to  make  mankind  adore 
His  love  and  tru\h,  and  fear  his  powcr, 
Or  in  their  curse  his  justice  own. 

7  Let  all  the  earth  adore,  and  own 
God  sitting-  on  his  glorious  throne, 

To  make,  destroy,  or  bless,  or  curse ; 
By  all  his  pow'r  by  sea  and  land, 
By  all  the  mercies  of  his  hand, 
Let  worship  fill  the  universe. 

PSALM  66.  1—12.     First  Part. 
i Adoring  God;    or,  great  gratitude. 

1  Raise  unto  God  your  triumphs, 

Be  joyful  all  ye  nations  ; 

Sing  forth  ye  lands, 

With  lifted  hands, 
Join  from  your  distant  stations, 
And  make  his  praises  glorious, 
By  all  his  name  and  wonders  ; 

His  works  declare, 

His  name  revere, 
Let  praise  resound  as  thunders. 

2  Let  earth  adore  Jehovah, 

And  bow  in  sounding  praises ; 

With  those  above, 

Declare  his  love, 
Till  joy  and  rapture  blazes  : 
By  all  his  works  of  power, 

Both  new  and  old, 

By  truth  enroll'd, 
Behold  and  shout  his  glory. 

3  God  ruleth  by  his  power, 

His  eyes  behold  the  nations  ; 

Let  not  the  proud 

Defy  the  Lord, 
Nor  trust  exalted  stations : 
But  bless  him  all  ye  people, 


\5\ 

And  make  his  praises  glorious, 

Let  God  be  fear'd, 

His  praises  heard 
Thro{  earth  in  shouts  victorious. 

4  O  God  we  will  adore  thee, 

Our  strength  and  life  forever; 

For  purify'd, 

As  gold  is  try'd, 
Thro*  flames  thou  art  our  Savior : 
Thro'  ev'ry  fear  and  terror, 

Where  all  that's  dread  did  grind  us, 

Thy  hand  did  keep, 

Till  lo,  we  leap, 
Renewed  in  praise  to  Jesus. 

PAUSE.    Ver.  16—20. 

5  Now  hearken,  all  ye  righteous, 

Who  fear  the  Lord  and  praise  higi, 

And  I'll  declare, 

And  sound  afar 
His  faithfulness,  and  own  him 
The  God  of  my  salvation, 

The  God  of  grace  and  power, 

My  soul  did  he 

From  bondage  free  ! 
To  God  be  praise  forever  \ 

6  I  cry'd  for  help  and  mercy, 

And  he  my  cry  regarded  ; 

He  heard  my  prayer, 

And  broke  the  snare, 
And  hath  my  soui  rewarded  : 
Now  to  his  house  of  worship, 
I'll  haste  with  all  my  off 'rings, 

My  vows  I'll  pay, 

I'll  praise  and  pray, 
Adoring  Jesus'  sufferings. 

7  My  all  of  soul  and  body, 

My  ev'ry  joy  and  pleasure, 


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To  God  Ml  give. 

And  to  him.  live, 
Nor  ask  another  treasure  : 
Let  all  adore  the  holy  one, 
For  he  was  all  my  succour, 

1  he  mighty  God, 

The  blessed  Lord, 
By  mercy  made  me  conq'ror. 

PSALM  ^6      Second  Part. 

Longing  for  the  praise  of  God,,  after  deliver- 
ance from  great  troubles. 

1  Make  joyful  music  all  ye  lands, 

Lift  up  your  heads,  lift  up  your  hands, 
Sing  forth  the  glories  of  your  God: 

Say  unto  God,  how  great  thou  art ! 

In  all  thy  works  thro'  ev'ry  part ! 
Thy  enemies  shall  fear  thy  word. 

2  The  earth  with  us  shall  fear  thy  name, 
And  own  the  greatness  of  thy  fame, 

And  say,  'come  let  us  see  his  acts, 
Creative,  and  preservative, 
}Bove  all  how  he  his  son  did  give 

To  save,  and  how  his  grace  directs.' 

3  God  rulerh  by  his  wrath  and  love, 
He  views  the  nations  from  above, 

Let  not  the  proud  themselves  exalt ; 
But  own  him  God  ye  people  all, 
Before  his  feet  in  worship  fall, 

He  help'd  us  up  when  near  to  halt. 

4  Our  God  has  prov'd  us  in  the  fire, 
And  made  us  dread  his  vengeful  ire, 

As  gold  and  silver  we  were  try'd  : 
He  brought  our  feet  within  the  net, 
Our  loins  with  fetters  he  did  fret, 

And  by  his  stripes  we  almost  dy'd. 


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5  Our  foes  have  rode  upon  our  heads 
While  fire  and  water  were  our  dreads, 

But  lo,  we  find  a  wealthy  place  ! 
We  spread  our  joys  around  his  house, 
And  sing  with  bliss,  and  soaring  force, 

Triumphant  in  deliv'ring  grace. 

6  All  sacrifices  now  we  bring, 

We  pay  our  vows  and  loudly  sing, 
Come  hither  all  and  see  and  hear  ! 

Great  things  for  us  our  God  has  done ! 

By  him  our  battles  we  have  won ! 
By  him  we  dare  all  death  and  fear  ! 

7  If  I  regard  iniquity, 

My  God  would  disregard  my  plea, 

And  sin  would  shut  him  from  my  heart ; 
But  verily  he  heard  my  prayer, 
And  clear'd  rny  way  thro'  ev'ry  bar, 
And  screen'd  my  soul  from  ev'ry  dart* 

PSALM  67. 

Imploring  mercy:  desiring  God's  praise:  his 
blessing  on  the  righteous,  &c. 

1  Be  merciful  unto  us,  Lord, 

And  bless  us  with  thy  cheering  word, 
And  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine ; 

That  we  may  make  thy  glory  known, 

Wide  as  the  rising,  setting  sun, 

That  thou  art  ours  and  we  are  thine. 

2  Let  all  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord, 
Be  thou  exalted  by  thy  word, 

Make  all  the  nations  glad  in  thee : 
Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  sing, 
As  subjects  of  a  righteous  king, 

For  thou  shalt  make  the  righteous  free. 

3  Yea,  let  the  people  praise  aloud, 
And  all  thy  courts  of  worship  crowd, 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase  ; 


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And  God  shall  show  us  life  and  joy, 
And  gladness  shall  our  tongues  employ, 
And  Zion  shall  be  crown'd  with  peace. 

4  Then  God  shall  own  us  i  hro'  the  earth, 
Keep  us  in  pestilence  and  dearth, 

And  make  our  foes  to  fear  around; 
And  from  the  mustard-seed  of  few, 
He'll  spread  his  name  to  nations  new, 
Till  praise  shall  all  the  earth  surround. 

PSALM  68.  1—6.     First  Part.  C.  M. 
Desiring  the  ruin  of  Satan's  kingdom,  &c. 

1  Lei-  God  arise,  and  Satan  fall 

As  iight'ning  from  the  skies, 
On  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  servants  call, 
Scat-er  thire  enemies. 

2  As  smoke  before  the  driving  wind, 

As  wax  before  the  sun, 
So  let  them  melt,  and  flee  behind, 
While  we  approach  the  throne. 

3  Let  all  the  righteous  shout  for  joy, 

Before  their  God  and  K'ng, 
Let  gladness  all  their  pow'rs  employ, 
Thy  truth  and  love  to  sing. 

4  Sing  unto  God,  exalt  his  name, — 

Jehovah  in  the  skies  ! 
That  fills  the  heav'ns  with  burning  flame, 
And  on  a  cherub  flies. 

5  Before  him  sing  and  leap  for  joy, 

Exulting  in  his  name, 
Extol  him  Lord  and  God  most  high, 
Eternally  the  same. 

6  A  Father  of  the  fatherless, 

A  righteous  judge  of  all, 

He  sits  entlm-n'd  in  holiness, 

Let  men  before  him  fall. 


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7  The  humble  poor  shall  dwell  iu  peacej 

Not  chains  shall  wound  their  rest  ; 
But  from  the  presence  of  his  face 
The  proud  shall  be  accurs  d. 

8  As  in  a  thirsty  place  and  day 

Their  souls  shall  see  no  good  ; 
At  length  with  Dives  have  no  supply 
Of  water  or  of  food. 

PSALM  68.  7— 9, 11,  12.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 
»         All  nature  under  God's  power. 

1  When  thou  of  old,  great  God,  didst  go 

Before  thy  chosen  ones, 
How  did  the  earth  and  heavens  bow- 
Before  thy  pow'r  and  sons. 

2  Ev'n  Sinai  at  thy  presence  mov'd. 

And  own'd  thee  God  of  gods, 

Who  led  thy  chosen  and  belov'd 

Thro'  deserts,  and  thro'  floods. 

3  With  show'rs  of  rain,  and  ev'ry  good> 

Thou  didst  confirm  their  faith 
In  thee,  as  universal  Lord, 

Thro'  all  the  heav'ns  and  earth. 

4  When  God  the  Savior  gives  the  word. 

His  ministers  shall  run, 
And  hasting  publish  it  abroad, 
And  bring  a  glad  return. 

5  Ev'n  kings  of  armies  shall  submit 

Before  the  word  of  God; 
So  'twas  of  old,  and  so  'tis  yet, 
For  Christ  is  in  his  word. 

PSALM  63.  13—21.     Third  Part. 
Double  S.  M. 

Saints  counted  most  mean  and  foul  by  perse- 
cution, are  honourable  and  precious  in  God'* 
esteem,  and  he  is  strong  %g  save, 


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1  *  Tho*  ye,  my  saints,  have  lain 

As  filth  among  the  pots, 
(Saith  God,)  your  fears  and  foes  shall  cease. 

Forever  cease  your  doubts ; 
And  ye  shall  be  as  wings 

Of  doves,  when  silver'd  o'er, 
With  ev'ry  feather  deck'd  with  gold, 

If  still  your  hearts  be  pnre. 

2  Tho'  black  and  foul  with  hate; 

By  my  almighty  love 
You  shall  be  ciean,  ev'n  white  below, 

And  white  as  snow  above  : 
Tho'  earth  and  hell  assail 

To  hurt  my  humble  heirs, 
They  shall  outshine,  or  gold,  or  snow, 

Above  the  sun  and  stars.' 

3  The  hill  of  God  is  high  ; 

Why  leap  the  lower  hills  ? 
Thoc  all  the  strength  of  earth  combine, 

With  all  that  Tofibet  fills, 
The  hill  of  GOD's  still  firm, 

Where  all  his  saints  shall  dwell 
With  him,  eternal  in  the  heav'ns, 

No  longer  mock'd  by  hell. 

4  There  dwells  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

With  flaming  angels  by, 
With  twice  ten  thousand  chariots  round, 

That  compass  earth  and  sky  ; 
And  to  his  holy  place 

He  shall  convey  us  home, 
Drawn  up  by  angels  we  shall  rise 

In  chariots  to  the  throne. 

5  Our  surety's  gone  before, 

With  purchased  gifts  for  us  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 

Beneath  th<  Almighty's  curse  ; 
Thus  we  arise  from  sin, 

And  take  the  purchas'd  prize 


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Of  grace  and  holiness  Below, 
Above,  eternal  joys. 
PAUSE. 

6  We  bless  thy  name,  O  Lord, 

For  benefits  below  ! 
But  for  the  weight  of  glory,'  *  above, 

In  silence  we  wou'd  bow  ! 
But  lo,  when  once  we  rise, 

How  shall  the  heavns  resound, 
With  thy  salvation,  truth  and  love, 

In  one  immortal  round. 

7  "  Our  God  is  God  alone, 

"  The  God  of  grace  and  pow'r; 
*  Salvation,  life,  and  death  are  his* 

"  Nor  shall  his  reign  be  o'er  : 
u  Us  he  hath  rais'd  on  high, 

"  While  all  his  foes  are  ours'd, 
u  All  hail,  our  God !  thro*  heav'n  and  hell, 

"  For  all  his  ways  are  just  !" 

PSALM  68.  24—28,  30—33,  35.  Fourth  Part. 
L.  M. 

God  revealed  below,  and  to  be  greatly  praised, 
&c.     He  giveth  strength,  &c. 

1  The  earth  hath  seen  thy  goings,  Lord, 

Thy  steps  of  power  and  grace  below, 
For  lo,  thy  saints  have  sung  aloud, 
In  witness  what  thine  arm  can  do, 

2  Thro'  all  assemblies  of  the  just, 

As  from  the  living  fount  of  grace, 
Let  God  the  Lord  be  ever  bless'd, 
Who  brings  the  weak  to  see  his  face. 

3  Tho*  thou  be  little, — precious  saint ! 

The  mighty  God  commands  thy  strength ; 
Still  strenthen,  Lord,  nor  let  us  faint, 
In  ail  thy  way— thro*  all  its  length  I 

I  3 


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4  Rebuke  and  humble,  Gracious  God, 

The  proud,  the  stubborn,  haughty  ones, 
Till  they  submit  before  thy  word, 

With  hearts  renew'd,  and  grateful  tongues. 

5  When  shall  the  sons  of  Egypt  come, 

With  Ethiopia's  sons  to  thee  ? 
Lifting  their  hanis  unto  thy  throne, 
Seeking  thy  love  and  face  to  see  ? 

6  Let  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world, 

Adore  the  Lord  that  rides  on  high 
On  th'  heav'ns  of  heav'ns  that  were  of  old, 
Whose  voice  commands  both  earth  &,  sky- 

7  O  God  how  terrible  art  thou, 

Out  of  thy  holy  places  high  ! 
All  wondrous  acts  thy  hands  can  do, 
Our  strength  art  thou,  and  ever  nigh. 

6  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  bless'd, 

Whogiveth  strength  and  pow'r  withirt. 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
We  give  the  praise  of  conq'red  sin. 

PSALM  69.  1—9.  L.  M. 

The  sufferings  of  Christ  typified,  &c. 

1  Thus  show'd  the  psalmist  all  his  pain 

For  God,  and  personates  his  Lord, 
For  Christ  was  feeble  son  of  man, 
As  well  as  mighty  son  of  God. 

2  <  Save  me,  O  God,  for  lo,  the  floods 

'  Pour  in  upon  my  tremb'ling  soul, 
1  No  healp  beneath,  O  God  of  Gods, 
■  Send  help  from  heav'n,  on  thee  I  call 

3  l  All  seems  as  worlds  decay'd  beneath ; 

'  No  standing  place  I  find,  for  lo, 
4  The  earth  seems  shaken  by  thy  wrath, 
1  While  o'er  my  head  huge  tempests  go. 

4  I'm  weary  with  my  moan  and  cry, 

4  For  long  I've  wept  and  sought  for  help ; 


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d  for  help  to  God  on  high, 
«  While  others  mock, — while  others  bleep. 

the  hairs  around  my  head, 
4  Are  they  that  hare  me  without  cause  ; 

*  And  the  l  "d  destroy  me,  plead 

*  Against  my  soul  with  subtle  force. 

6  c  Thence  bound  torn:-  ith  my  all, 

'  I  search'd  my  heart  and  life  anew, 

*  Ready  to  give  for  :  I  :   soul 

1  My  all  away,  where  nought  was  due. 

7  *  O  God  thou  know'st  my  foolishness, 

1  Without  the  wisdom  from  on  high  ; 

*  Thou  know'st  the  cause  of  my  distress, 

'  The  sins  of  others  on  me  Le. 

8  *  Let  not  my  soul,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

'  B'  asham'd,  nor  one  who  waits  on  thee ; 
f  Tho'  ruins  waves  my  goings  cross, 
1  Let  none,  O  Lord,  be  hurt  thro*  me. 

9  ■  For  thy  name's  sake  I've  borne  reproach, 

'  Till  shame  has  blush'd  upon  my  face  j 
'  My  nearest  friends  wou'd  not  approach 

*  To  help,  but  fled  me  in  disgrace. 

10  ■  This  have  I  for  my  zeal  for  thee, 

■  For  thy  dear  house  and  holy  word, 
'  For  thy  reproaches  fall  on  me, 

*  Because  I  only  live  for  God.' 

11  How  did  the  Savior,  as  his  own 

Together  with  his  Father's  house, 
From  it  the  trading  rabble  turn, 
Nor  dar'dto  fear  his  hote-st  foes. 

12  ■  My  Father's  house,  the  house  of  prayer/' 

Said  he,  *  ye  make  a  den  of  thieve   , 
And  strait  he  drove  them  without  fear. 
As  by  the  zeal  that  virtue  \ 


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PSALM  69.  13—19.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

Pleading  with  God  for  help  in  great  tribula- 
tion, &c. 

1  O  God  in  mercy  hear, 

By  thy  salvation's  truth  ; 
Be  thou  O  Lord  my  succour  near, 
By  truth  and  mercy  both. 

2  Thy  promises  are  sure, 

Then  hear  me  when  I  cry, 
And  help  me  to  the  end  endure, 
And  guard  me  from  the  sky. 

3  Let  not  the  floods  overflow, 
Let  not  the  deeps  ingulf; 
And  when  the  billows  round  me  throw, 
Attend  in  my  behalf. 

4  Thy  kindness  Lord  is  great, 

Then  hear  me  e'er  I  die  ; 
Thou  knowest  the  ways  I  love  and  hate, 
Thou  canst  not  pass  me  by. 

5  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul, 

Redeem  me  from  all  sin  , 
My  foes  around  me  farely  howl, 
They  compass  me  within* 

6  My  shame  is  known  to  thee, 

Thou  know  'st  my  ev'ry  foe, 
Lord,  I've  no  other  way  to  flee, 
To  thee  alone  I  go. 

PSALM  69.  10—20.     Second  Part.     S.  M. 

The  sufferings  of  Christ  and  of  some  of  his 

followers. 

1  Thus  for  hirrself,  and  for  his  Lord, 
The  prophet  David  spake, 
Showing  the  troubles  he  endur'd, 
Which  christians  must  partake. 


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2  When  I  with  fasting,  prayer,  and  tears, 

My  soul  did  humble  low, 
Of  this  my  foe,  made  mock  and  scorn, 
Of  me  a  proverb  too. 

3  The  song  of  drunkards  I  became, 

The  song  of  fools  self-wise, 
Where'er  they  sat,  where'er  they  stood, 
They  on  me  rail'd  with  lies. 

4  But  still  to  thee,  my  God,  I'll  pray, 

And  thou  in  thy  good  time, 

By  thy  salvation  and  thy  truth 

Shalt  wipe  away  my  shame. 

5  O  do  not  let  my  goings  sink  1  . 

For  all  is  mire  beneath  ; 
My  hope  is  all  in  God  above, 
Tho*  standing  on  the  earth. 

6  Out  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee, 

Where  waters  overflow  ; 
Let  not  the  pit  ingulf  my  soul, 
At  length  thy  succour  show. 

7  How  good  thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 

How  vast  thy  mercies  are  ! 
And  shall  thy  face  be  turn'd  away,, 
And  leave  me  in  despair? 

8  Draw  nigh  unto  my  sinking  soul, 

Q  God,  with  speed  draw  nigh  ; 
Save,  Lord,  redeem  my  soul,  or  else 
I  yield  my  cause  and  die. 

9  My  shame,  dishonour,  and  reproach; 
v      And  all  mine  enemies, 

Are  seen  and  known  of  thee  on  high, 
O  help  me  from  the  skies  1 

10  The  Father  heard  of  old,  and  gave 

Deliv'rance  by  his  pow'r  ; 
Still  will  he  help  whoe'er  draws  near. 
In  the  conflicting  hour, 

I   4 


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PSALM  69.  20—24,  29,  35.     Fourth  Part. 

The  singular  conflicts  of  Christ,  and  of  somfc 
haptized  with  the  same  baptism. 

1  Thus  saiih  the  Psalmist,  thus  may  I* 

And  personate  the  Father's  Son, 
Beneath  such  foul  reproach  I  lie 

My  heart  is  broke,  rr.y  bov/elsbumf 
For  friends  and  comforters  I  lookcd 
For  pity,  but  my  looks  were  mock'd. 

2  Instead  of  comforters  and  love, 

My  haters  gave  me  gall  for  meat, 
And  vinegar  for  drink,  to  prove 

I  had  no  love  but  only  hate, 
My  surety,  this  endur'd,  in  full 
And  I  have  oft  induced  in  soul. 

3  These  cruel  ones  tho*  stout  and  high, 

[And  suff?red  thus  to  vent  their  hate,] 
Just  wrath  shall  seize,  and  from  the  sky, 

Hurl  them  beneath  its  awful  weight, 
Down  to  the  flames  of  just  revenge, 
For  God,  the  just,  can  never  change. 

4  But  Christ  the  humble  lowly  Jamb, 

Whom  tyrants  mock'd  and  slew  in  hate, 
Again  arose,  the  great  I  am, 

And  took  above  his  mercy-seat, 
From  whence  his  Zion  he  doth  bless, 
And  multiplies  my  joy  and  peace. 

PSALM  69.  29—36.  Fifth  Part.  L,  M. 

Imploring  divine  aid  :    confidence  in  God : 
praise  his  delight. 

1  Let  thy  salvation  from  on  high 
O  God,  lift  up  my  soul ! 
For  poor  and  sorrowful  am  I, 
And  deeps  around  me  role. 


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2  The  Lord  will  raise  my  sinking  feet, 

And  I  shall  bless  his  name; 
With  songs  and  thanks  his  glory  greet 
In  an  immortal  flame. 

3  For  praise  shall  more  delight  my  God 

Than  all  the  sacrifice 
Of  oxen,  goats,  or  heifers'  blood  ; 
And  praise  is  paradise. 

4  The  humble  shall  assist  my  praise, 

The  souls  who  seek  the  Lord 
Shall  live,  and  from  the  fount  of  grace 
Declare  his  praise  abroad. 

5  For  God  the  poor  and  praying  ones 

Will  hear,  and  raise  on  high, 
And  make  them  heirs,  and  call  them  sons, 
And  bless  them  from  the  sky. 

6  Let  earth  and  heav'n  adore  and  praise 

The  holy  one  and  true  ! 
Let  sun  and  stars,  moon,  air  and  seas 
Acknowledge  praise  his  due  '. 

7  Our  Christ  will  raise  his  Zion  high, 

And  bless  his  holy  hill; 
And  all  who  love  him  far  and  nigh, 
With  him  in  heav'n  shall  dwell, 

PSALM  70.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

Imploring  speedy  help  of  Gcd, 

1   Make  hastye,  O  God,  O  God  make  haste, 
Mike  haste  to  help  my  soul ! 
I'm  drowning,   Lord,   I'm  drowning  fast, 
On  thee  tor  help  I  call. 

as  waters  beat  me  down, 
ink  and  have  no  strength  ; 

pity,  Lord,  for  man  hath  none, 
O  succour  me  a:  length  ! 


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3  Be  they  confounded  and  asham'd, 

All,  all  who  seek  my  fall ; 
.  They  shall  be  all  in  judgment  nam'df 
And  blasted  one  and  all. 

4  Aha,  aha,  they  sporting  laugh, 

"  He's  down,  nor  let  hin;  rise ;" 
But  God  will  rise  in  my  behalf, 
Aid  curse  them  from  the  skies. 

5  Let  all  who  seek  the  Lord  with  me, 

hejoice  and  shout  for  joy, 
From  ail  our  foes  we  shall  be  free, 
Let  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

6  Let  God  the  Lord  be  magnify 'd, 

By  all  who  love  his  name  ; 
The  Lamb  for  us  was  crucify'd, 
Hosanna  to  the  Lamb. 

PSALM  70.  1,  5,  2—4.     Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Prayer   for   speedy   help,  with  confession   of 
of  helplessness,  &c. 

1  I'm  poor  and  needy,  weak  and  faint, 
Thou  only  art  my  hope  ; 
Attend,  and  quickly,  my  complaint, 
Or  lo,  I'm  swallow'd  up  ! 

3  Asham'd,  confounded  be  all  they 

That  seek  my  soul  to  hurt : 
Satan  wou'd  make  my  soul  a  prey, 
But  Christ  will  take  my  part. 

4  Let  those  who  laugh  upon  my  pain, 

Or  men,  or  devils,  feel 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  reigu 
O'er  all  in  earth  and  hell. 

5  Let  those  who  seek  thy  face  rejoice, 

And  in  thy  name  be  glad, 
Let  them  with  thanks  and  cheerful  voice 
Declare  thy  grace  abroad. 


aii  who  thy  salvation  love, 
Ami  -rids  abide, 

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To  I  s  bought. 

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Inr...  and  boast. 

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For  thou  *  zcn, 

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When  take  mb, 

Espe  has  come. 

PSALM::."- 15      Second  Part.    L.  M. 

~ood  for  the  faithful. 

1    TO": 

Lend,  thou  wi 

and  sure. 

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Thee  will  I  praise,  and  to  thee  |  i 
u.st  help'd,  and  wilt  a. 
Till  ^ji. 

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"  He's  none  to  save,  his  hope  i 
But  this  their  loss,  shall  be  my  gain. 

4  Stand  not  afar,  my  God,  my  God, 
Make  haste  to  help  me,  speak  the  word, 
And  those  who  hate  my  soul  shall  own 
God  is, — and  is  my  help  and  crown. 

5  My  hope  is  firm  and  shall  endure, 

And,  Lord,  I'll  praise  thee  more  and  inert, 
All  the  day  long  thy  help  I'll  si. 
Its  number  is  too  great  to  know. 

PSALM  71.  16—19.     Third  Pait.   L.  M 

Resolution  for  God  ;    with  prayer  not  to  be 
forsaken  in  old  age,  -&c. 

1  In  God's  almighty  strength  I'll  go 

To  do,  nor  once  deny  his  will; 
No  other  joy  nor  help  1*11  know, 
But  trust  his  truth  and  mercy  still. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth, 

And  hitherto  I've  shown  thy  pow'r, 
Thy  wond'rous  works  of  grace  and  truth  ; 
O  let  thy  light  and  help  endure. 

3  Tho'  now  grey-headed,  faint  and  old, 

Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  home ! 
Thy  strength  in  me  let  all  behold, 
The  rising  age  and  all  to  come. 

4  Thy  righteousness,  O  God,  is  high  ! 

Great  things  dost  thou,  yea,  ev'n  for 
Thou  art  the  king  of  earth 

O  God  !  who,  who  is  like  to  thee  ? 

PSALM  71.    16—18.     Fourth  Part.  C.  M 

Resolution    in    God's     strength;    longing    tc 
praise  hiir. 

1  I'll  go,  as  in  the  stre; 
Tho'  trembling  I 


1ST 

I  prove  my  duty  from  his  word, 
'Tis  right,  'tis  right,  I  know. 

2  Tho'  deeps  and  dangers  crowd  my  way, 

My  God  can  open  all, 
Nor  will  I  cease  to  watch  and  pray, 
And  I  shall  never  fall. 

3  Thy  righteousness  of  truth  and  love 

Is  my  defence,  my  God  ; 
Thro'  Christ  I  shall  salvation  prove, 
And  glory  in  his  blood* 

4  My  God  has  taught  me  from  the  firsf, 

Nor  has  he  fail'd  me  once  ; 
I'll  shake  me  fsom  my  sloth  and  dust, 
And  trust  in  his  defence. 

5  If  until  now  God  is  my  friend, 

And  still  I  persevere, 
He'll  still  protect  me  to  the  end, 
Nor  have  I  cause  to  fear. 

6  My  God,  my  God,  see  how  I  longr 

To  shew  the  world  thy  arm, 
O  set  my  footsteps  firm  and  strong, 
And  guard  me  from  each  harm. 

7  I  groan  to  set  thy  glory  forth, 

For  ages  yet  to  come  ; 
To  spread  thy  praise  from  north  to  south } 
And  shew  the  wicked's  doom. 

PSALM  71.  19—24.     Fifth  Part.    C.  M. 

God  and  his  righteousness  high  ;  confidence  in 
rising  the  higher,  for  affliction,  in  his  love, 

1  Thy  righteousness,  O  God,  how  high ! 
As  mighty  mountains  stands  ! 
Great  are  thy  acts  above  the  sky, 
And  grea,t  by  seas  and  lanfe, 


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2  Who,  O  my  God,  is  like  to  tin 

Thou  art  the  only  God  ! 

Thou  sorely  hast  afflicted  me, 

But  yet  I  trust  thy  word. 

3  Thou  who  hast  show'd  me  troubles  s 

Shalt  quicken  me  again, 
And  from  the  depths  of  earth  restore 
My  soul  from  fear  and  pain. 

4  Thou  shah  increase  my  greatness,  Lord, 

And  comfort  me  around  ; 
My  greatness  in  thy  love  and'word, 
Where  all  my  joys  abound. 

5  TUen  will  1  praise  thee  more  and  moi 

Thy  truth  and  justice,  Lord, 
Tor  thou  wilt  make  thy  promise  sure, 
According  to  thy  word. 

6  Thee,  holy  one  of  Israel.   I 

Will  praise  with  great  delight ; 
And  in  thy  might  I'll  all  defy, 
And  put  my  foes  to  iiiglit. 

7  My  tongue  shall  tall:  aloud  of  thee, 

And  of  thy  righteousr. 
My  fees  asham'd  before  thee  [\. 
Thy  succour  will  I  II 

PSALM  71.  20—24.     Sixth  Pari 

Assurance  of  rising  the  higher  in  true 

ness,  by  all  tribulations  and  foes,  thVo*  faith 
in  God's  help. 

1  How  vast  the  troubles  I  have  seen! 
How  near  destruction  I  have  been ! 

Permitted,  Lord,  by  thee! 
But  thou  wilt  quicken  me  again, 
Increase  the  strength  my  foes  have  sla 

.And  give  me  victory. 


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2  As  from  the  depths  of  earth,  where  I 
Have  lain,  ray  feet  shall  stand  on  high, 

And  thou  wilt  bless  me  more, 
Increase  ray  greatness,  slay  my  pride, 
And  comfort  me  on  ev'ry  side, 

And  make  my  goings  sure. 

3  I'll  bless  thy  grace  and  truth,  my  God ; 
As  with  the  psaltry  sing  aloud, 

As  with  the  joyful  harp  : 
The  holy  one  of  Israel  thou, 
And  all  my  pow'rs  shall  sing  and  bow, 

And  praise  with  joyful  heart. 

4  My  soul,  dear  Jesus,  sav'd  by  thee, 
Redeem'd  from  endless  misery, 

With  joy  shall  sing  thy  name  ! 
My  tongue  shall  of  thy  goodness  talk 
Throughout  the  day,  and  thou  my  rod: 

Shalt  hold  me  in  the  theme. 

5  For  thou  hast  turned  back  the  foe, 
And  laid  ray  adversaries  low, 

Who  hurt  and  fall  ; 

Confounded,  spoil'd,  and  sham'd  are  they, 
While  I  arise  and  win  the  day, 

For  thou  art  in  my  soul. 

PSALM  72.  1—15.     First  Part. 
The  kingdom  of  Christ  and  its  great  increase, 

1  Father  and  Lord  of  heav'n  and  earth, 
Whose  sovereign  throne  is  love  and  truth, 

Still  own  thy  Son  and  bless ; 
For  he  in  truth  shall  judge  the  world, 
And  righteousness  and  peace  untold, 

Shall  flow  uiev'jy  place. 

2  Th'oppressof,  or  from  hell,  or  earth, 
That  gri  nds  the  poor,  shall  feel  his  wrath  ; 

And  all  the  humble  poor 
Shall  find,  together  with  their  heirs, 
Judgment  and  mercy,  while  the  stars 

With  sun  and  moon  endure. 


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3  Thee,  Jesus,  shall  the  nations  fear, 
Thro*  ev'ry  age,  till  thou  appear 

Consuming  sun  and  moon: 
As  soft'ning  fruitful  show'rs  of  dew 
Thy  grace  shall  flow,  forever  new, 

On  ev'ry  age  to  come. 

4  Tho'  hell  oppress  thy  saints,  thy  reign 
O'er  all  the  earth  s'hall  so  obtain, 

The  pure  shall  flourish  w  ell ; 
And  till  the  stars  shall  be  no  more, 
Thy  peace  shall  spread  from  shore  to  shore> 

Where'er  the  nations  dwell. 

PAUSE. 

5  Christ's  foes,  the  Jews,  shall  lick  the  dust ; 
They  most  shall  love  who  hated  worst : 

And  Gentile  nations  all 
Shall  bow  before  him,  own  his  name, 
All  other  lords  and  gods  disclaim, 
*      And  render  him  their  soul. 

6  Ev'n  kings  of  heathen  nations  round 
Shall  fall  before  him  to  the  ground, 

All  ages  shall  adore  ! 
All  nations  serve  him  round  the  sky, 
For  he  shall  hear  the  needy's  cry, 

A  help  t'  the  helpless  sure. 

7  All  trembling  humble  souls  he'll  save, 
Redeem'd  from  sin,  hell,  and  the  grave. 

Deceit,  and  violence; 
Ev'n  precious  in  his  sight  their  blood. 
Forever  he  shall  live  as  God, 

Forever  our  defence, 

PSALM  72.  15—19.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Prayer  for  Christ's  reign  on  earth,  his  name 

praised,  &c. 
1  Let  ev'ry  nation  pray  and  hope 
For  Jesus'  reign  on  earth  i 


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And  day  and  night  in  praise  look  up, 

That  Christ  may  reign  intrutn.  \ 

2  As  a  few  grains  of  plantqfl  corn 

;on  the  mountain  tops, 
Already  is  his  kingdom  come 
T'increase  till  nature  stops. 

3  The  fruit  shall  shake  like  Lebanon, 

And  spread  abroad  by  prayer ; 
His  reign  shall  run,  and  still  run  on 
Thro'  nations  far  and  near. 

4  Great  Zion's  citizens  shall  grove, 

And  flourish  by  the  cross  ; 
And  jesus'  name  shall  live  below, 
Till  stars  shall  cease  their  course, 

5  His  name  shall  ev'ry  nation  bless, 

Divinely  bless'd  in  him  ; 
And  all  confess  him  matcbtess  prince, 
Concfror  of  hell  and  sin. 

PAUSE. 

6  Let  all  adore  the  King  of  kings, 

The  Savior  God  adore, 
Who  only  doeth  wond'rous  things, 
And  reigus  from  shore  to  shore. 

7  Forever  blessed  be  his  name, 

i f is  glorious  name  of  love! 
Let  earth  with  his  bright  glory  fla 
s  those  fair  worlds  above. 

all  the  earth  adore  his  grace  1 
And  own  his  glorious  name  ! 
To  him,  let  all  the  earth  sing  praise, 
Fill'd  with  his  glorious  fame  ! 

PSALM  73.  1—9, 11—18,  25.  First  Part.  C.  M 

Sore   temptations   against   religion   from    the 

wicked's  ease,  &c.  but  remov'd  in  prayer. 

1  To  Isr'el  truly  God  is  good, 

To  those  whose  hearts  are  clean  ; 


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Yet,  thro*  temptation,  near  was  I 
To  doubt  nor  hope  again. 

2  For  I  was  envious  at  the  vain, 

When  1  their  ease  beheld ; 
They  seem  as  tho'  no  care  they  have 
For  this  or  th'  other  world* 

3  While  I,  and  all  the  pious  race 

Have  many  griefs  and  pains, 
They  seem  untroubled,  undismay'd, 
And  glory  in  their  gains. 

4  Therefore  with  pride  they  gird  their  necks, 

With  violence  they  rule  ; 
As  brazen  walls  their  eyes  stand  out, 
Their  hands  with  wealth  are  full. 

5  Oppressions  are  their  jov'al  boast, 

They  speak  aloft,  nor  fear, 
They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heav'ns, 
And  spread  their  words  afar. 

6  "  How,  how  doth  God  in  heaven  know  ?" 

[They  pride  in  sin,  and  say  ;] 
"  Or  does  his  knowledge  reach  the  earth, 
Of  us,  or  those  who  pray." 

7  "  Behold,  said  I,  these  are  the  men 

"  Who  prosper  in  the  earth  ; 
"  Who  tho'  they  love  nor  fear  the  Lord, 
<s  Share  most  in  ease  and  wealth. 

8  "  Therefore  I've  cleans'd  my  heart  in  vain, 

(By  sore  distress  I  said,) 
"  For  tho'  my  innocence  I  know, 
"  By  night  and  day  I'm  plagu'd  ; 

9  "  Yea,  ev'ry  morning  chast'ned  sore, 

"  With  fears,  and  cares,  and  pains," 
'Till  thro'  temptation  sore,  I  said, 
"  Sure  ah  religion's  vain." 

10  But  still  with  awe  and  fear  for  God; 

I  quick  in  hope  reply'd, 


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"  If  thus  I  speak  where  is  my  hope  ? 
"  The  hope  of  all  beside  ? 

11  "  Thus  speaking  I  should  sore  offend; 

"  Gainst  all  in  ev'ry  age, 
<c  Who  of  religion  made  their  boast, 
"  Nam'd  in  the  sacred  page." 

12  Thus  pond'ring,  Lord,  to  thee  I  came, 

And  in  thy  house  of  prayer 
Foresaw  my  rise, — the  wicked's  fall, — 
And  joy  drank  up  my  fear. 

PSALM  73.    1,  2,  4,  7—9,  12—19,  24,  25. 

Second  Part.     L.  M. 

A  narrow  escape  from  falling  off  from  religion 

thro'  the  wicked's  ease,  &c.  &c. 

1  I  know  my  God  is  good,  and  know, 

The  pure  in  heart  shall  rise  and  shine ; 
Yet,  as  for  me,  thro'  griefs  and  woe, 
I'd  near  deny'd  the  hand  divine. 

2  From  sight  of  those  who  fear  not  God, 

And  yet  abide  in  wealth  and  ease, 
My  thoughts  beset  me  as  a  flood, 

"  I'm  not,  tho'  pure,  so  bless'd  as  these." 

3  M  They  seem  to  set,  they  seem  to  stand, 

"  On  earths  high  places,  calm  and  firm ; 
"  Defy  the  skies,  and  claim  the  land, 
"  Nor  think  of  death  or  any  harm. 

4  "  Therefore,  said  I,  my  zeal  and  tears, 

"  And  cares  by  night  and  day  for  God, 
u  With  all  my  agonizing  prayers, 

"  Are,  sure,  in  vain,  devoid  of  good. 

5  The  wicked's  wealth  and  ease,  tho*  proud, 

My  own  distress  and  pain,  tho'  pure, 
Was,  sure,  a  strife  for  life  too  hard, 
Had  grace  not  interpos'd  in  pow'r. 

6  To  God  I  cry'd  with  lifted  hand, — 

And  now  their  end  he  show'd  my  soul  » ' 


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On  slipp'ry  steps  of  death  they  stand, 
While  hell's  volcano  waits  their  fall- 

7  How  in  a  moment  are  they  brought, 

Into  destruction,  into  hell  ; 
From  all  their  high  asspi'ring  thought, 
The  deeper  now  in  chains  to  dwell. 

8  Hence  my  reply,  "  tho'  here  I.mourn, 

"  Thy  word  shall  lead  me  to  the  sky, 
"  I  nothing  wish  but  thee  alone, 

"  In  worlds  below,  or  worlds  on  high. 

PSALM  73.   25,  26.     Third  Part.     L.  3VI 

God  my  all  in  all. 

1  Thro*  all  that  is,  I  nothing  see 
Desirable,  my  God,  but  thee ; 
Throc  all  the  earth,  and  heav'n  beside, 
From  thee  shall  none  my  heart  divide. 

2  Ther's  nought  that  shall  possess  my  love, 
Thro'  earth  below,  or  heav'n  above, 
But  thee,  my  God,  or  as  to  thee 

Shall  lead,  and  in  the  same  agree. 

3  What  tho'  ail  perils  here  assail. 
What  tho'  my  heart  and  flesh  do  fail, 
God  is  my  strength  and  .portion  too, 
With  gain  above  for  loss  below. 

PSALM  73.  25— 28.    Fifth  Part, 

Desiring  none  but  Christ,  &c. 

1  Thoc  sinners  flourish,  whom  have  I 
On  earth  below,  or  in  the  sky, 

That  I  desire  or  seek, 
But  Christ,  the  final  judge  of  all, 
By  whom,  when  wicked  boasters  fall, 

I  shall  arise  tho'  weak. 

2  Tho'  sinners  flourish,  while  my  heart 
Anil  flesh  doth  fail,  as  toum  apart, 

Yet  God's  my  joy  and  might  ; 
My  portion  is  the  Savior  God, 


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And  I  shall  gain  his  bright  abode, 
When  rebels  sink  in  night, 

3  For  lo,  they  all  shall  perish,  Lord, 
Who  break  thy  laws,  distrust  thy  word, 

And  seek  another  love  ; 
'Tis  good  for  me  t'approach  my  God, 
And  all  my  trust  is  in  thy  word, 

Below,  and  then  above. 

4  Tho'  griefs  and  dangers  I  have  seen. 
As  tho'  less  bless'd  than  men  of  sin, 

'Tis  thus  that  I  ma}  show 
(By  heights  of  perils  taught,)  the  more 
The  wonders  of  thy  way  and  pow'r, 

To  train  for  heav'n,  below. 

TSALM  73.    A  review   of   several  parts  of 
this  psalm.     Fourth  Part. 

The  mystery  of  God's  ways  ;  but  ending  in 
the  saint" s»irise?  the  sinner's  fall. 

1  From  sore  survey  of  men  of  sin, 
And,  the  affliction    of  the  pure  ; 
To  see  the  ease  of  carnal  men, 

The  pains  and  griefs  the  saints  endure  ; 
My  troubled  soul  was  near   to  say 
"  Sure  those  are  better  off  than  we." 

.angers  to  tears  of  self  distrust, 
And  agony   'twixt  right  and  wrong, 
They  but  indulge  their  ease  and  lust, 

Nor  curb  their  heart,  nor  curb  their  tongue. 
While  saints  are  often  pain'd  and  sham'd 
Sinner's  are  often  sooth'd  aud  fam'd. 
3  Godless, — they  have  no  bands  in  death, 
X o  cross,  or  care,  to  be  prepar'd  ; 
They  take  their  ease,  nor  spend  a  breath 

To  pray,  to  live  or  die  to  God; 
Thus  while  the  just  in  anguish  pray, 
To  live  and  die  to  God,  they  j  . 
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4  But  lo,  their  end,  their  judgment  doom  ! 

I  see,  now  taught  of  God,  his  way, 
'Tis  here  they'r  hush'd,  their  fall  is  come, 

While  saints  arise  and  shout  the  day, 
From  toil  below,  above  to  reign, 
While  sinners  sink  to  endless  pain. 

PSALM  74.  1—8.  First  Part.     C.  M. 

God's  people  left  to  the  trial  of  great  perse* 
cution. 

1  O  God  why  hast  thou  cast  us  off, 

As  tho'  to  btess  no  more  ? 
Why  are  we  left,  thy  sheep,  thy  sons, 
Thus  desolate  and  poor  ? 

2  Remember  thy  compassions  Lord, 

Made  known  to  us  of  old ; 

Remember  thine  inheritance, 

We  still  thy  promise  hold. 

3  Lift  up  thy  feet,  our  sorrows  see, 

Mark  all  our  foes  have  done  ; 
Thy  sanctuary  is  their  hate, 
Fain  would  they  rend  it  down. 

4  Satan  and  men  their  ensigns  raise, 

To  make  our  souls  a  prey  ; 

For  fame  of  dauntless  piety, 

We  now  have  hot  dismay. 

5  The  burning  fire  of  hate  they've  cast 

Into  thy  beauteous  house  ; 
They  have  JefiPd  thy  dwelling  place, 
The  dwelling  of  thy  choice. 

€  They  cried,  "  come  let  us  make  an  end, 
Together  all  destroy ." 
Dear  Jesus  haste  to  our  relief, 
Dispel  our  grief  with  joy. 


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PSALM  74.    10-12,  9,  13—15,  22.  Second 
Part.  L.  M. 

God  has  saved,  and  can  still  save,  &c. 

1  How  long  shall  Satan  still  reproach  ? 

When  shall  the  tyrant  foe  no  more 
On  thy  great  name,  dear  Lord,  incroach  I 
Arise,  O  God,  display  thy  pow'r. 

2  God  is  my  matchless  king  of  old, 

Working  salvation  in  the  earth; 
Tho<  none  can  tell  "  how  long,"  still  bold 
I'll  hope,  and  trust  his  love  and  truth. 

3  The  sea  thou  didst  divide  by  strength, 

The  dragons  head  thy  hand  did  brake, 
Divided  Leviathan's  length, 

And  did  of  him  provision  make  : 

4  Thou  cleav'dst  the  fountain  and  the  floods 

And  madst  the  mighty  rivers  dry, 
As  still  the  same,  arise  O  Lord, 

Our  way  make  plain  aud  guide  on  high* 

PSALM  74.  16—23.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 
Application  to  God  as  Lord  of  all. 

1  The  source  of  day  and  night  is  thine, 

Thou,  Lord,  didst  give  the  light  and  sun, 
Thou  mad'st  thc  summer,  and  winter  line, 
Earth*  s  bounds   did'st  set,  and  plac'd  the 

[moon. 

2  Therefore  remember  in  thy  pow'r 

Our  sore  reproach,  thy  rebels'  pride, 
Thy  cov'nant  stands  forever  sure, 
Let  not  our  foes  our  hopes  deride. 

3  O  Lord,  deliver  not  the  soul 

Of  thy  dear  turtle-dove  to  mourn, 
Beneath  the  wickeds*  talons  foul, 
But  qu'ckly  to  thy  saints  return. 


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4  The  eavth  seems  but  a  dwelling  place 

Of  cruelty,  in  darkness  sunk  : 
Leave  not  the  oppressed  in  disgrace, 
But  let  them  shout  from  ruin's  brink. 

5  Arise,  O  God,  and  plead  thy  cause, 

Forget  not  earth,  nor  let  thy  foes 

Our  souls  condemn,  despise  thy  laws ; 

But  now  let  joy*  succeed  our  woes. 

PSALM  75.  1—10.  C.  M. 

God  made  known  by  his  works  :   True  honor 

comes  from  God.only  :  the  wicked  punished, uc 

1  We  rise  to  thee.    O  Lord,  in  thanks  ! 

For  that  thy  name  is  near 
Thy  wonu'rous  works  declare  in  ranks, 
As  they  wou'd  make  us  hear. 

2  Thcu  mad'st  the  earth,  and  canst  dissolve 

Its  fame,  and  all  its  hosts, 
Its  changes  all  in  thee  revolve, 
In  thee  are  all  its  costs 

3  Thou  say'st  t'the  fools,  deal  not  unwise, 

To  th<  wicked,  stand  not  up  ; 
For  thou  dost  mind  them  from  the  skies, 
And  all  their  vauntings  stop, 

4  True  honour  does  not  come  from  earth, 

From  east,  nor  west,  nor  south  ; 
Promotion  thence  is  nothing  worth, 
God  blasts  it  with  his  mouth, 

<5  The  Lord  is  judge,  he  puts  down  one, 
And  sets  another  up  ; 
The  meek  shall  have  an  endless  throne, 
The  proud  shall  faint  and  drop, 

6  For  God  has  in  his  hand  a  cup, 
A  mixture  red  with  wrath, 
The  wicked  ones  shall  drink  it  up, 
The  dregs  and  all  it  hath. 


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7  But  I  believe  and  will  rejoice, 

1*11  sing;  with  thanks  and  praise ; 
And  with  a  merry  tuneful  voice, 
My  maker's  honours  raise. 

8  The  pow'r  of  sinners  can't  abide, 

My  God  their  horns  will  break  : 
But  to  his  saints  will  he  divide 
A  pow'r  that  none  can  shake. 

PSALM  76.  1—9.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

God  revealed  in  Zion,  and  he  will  judge  the 
earth. 

1  In  Zion  God  himself  reveals, 

And  makes  his  greatness  known  j 
And  Jesus  in  his  Zion  dwells, 
And  claims  it  for  his  own, 

2  Tho'  all  the  force  of  battle  rise, 

And  all  the  rage  of  war, 
He'll  crush  hisZion's  enemies, 
His  hand  is  ever  near. 

3  Thou,  O  my  God,  art  to  be  fear'd, 

For  who  can  stand  thy  wrath  ? 
Thy  voice  from  heaven  shall  be  heard, 
Thy  power  stills  the  earth. 

4  Thou  wilt  arise  to  judgment,  Lord, 

And  save  the  humble  meek  ; 
And  crush  the  wicked,  by  thy  word, 
In  one  eternal  wreck. 

PSALM  76.  10—12.     Second  Part.     C.  M, 

Persecution  honours  Christ.     We  should  vow, 
and  pay  our  vows  to  God,  &c. 

1  The  persecuting  wrath  of  man 
Shall  turn  to  Jesus'  praise  ; 
What  tends  beyond  he  will  restrain, 
Either  by  wrath  or  grace. 
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2  Let  all  the  earth  confess  to  God, 

Vow  ye,  and  pay  your  vows 
To  God  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  word, 
And  render  Christ  his  dues. 

3  For  he  is  Prince  of  princes,  and 

The  mighty  King  of  kings  ; 

Fear  him,  ye  rulers  of  the  land* 

And  hide  beneath  his  wings. 

PSALM  77.  2, 1,  3, 13—20.    First  Part. 
Great  trouble,  and  great  deliverances,  &c% 

1  In  pain  and  anguish  I 

My  voice  did  lift  aloud ; 
I  utter'd  forth  my  cry, 

As  in  the  ear  of  God  ; 
And  he  attended  to  my  voice. 
And  bid  my  weary  soul  rejoice 

2  My  sore  ran  in  the  night, 

My  sorrows  ceased  not, 
My  soul  refus'd  the  light, 

All  comfort  I  forgot, 
Till  Jesus*  pity  broke  the  way, 
And  turn'd  my  doleful  night  to  day. 

3  I  thought  on  God  with  fear,  | 

My  soul  was  overwhelmed  ; 
His  mercy  seerr'd  afar, 

And  near  his  terrors  seem'd  ; 
But  lo,  for  grief  he  gave  me  joys. 
His  pity  heard  my  mournful  voice. 

4  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in 

The  sanctuary,  there 
Thou  dost  reveal  thy  plan 

Of  love,  removing  fear; 
Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  ours  ? 
Rejoice,  my  soul  with  all  thy  pow'rs. 

5  Thou  art  the  God  on  high, 

That  wonders  dost  on  earth ; 


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Revealing  from  the  sky 

Thy  pow'r  of  life  and  death  ; 
Thy  foes  are  fled,  thy  saints  rejoice, 
For  life  and  death  are  in  thy  voice, 

6  Thine  arm  despoiled  the  foe, 

And  brought  redemption  nigh  ; 
Destruction  saw,  and  lo  ! 

Confessed  thy  hand  on  high  ; 
Thy  glories  shone,  thy  terrors  made 
Thepow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  afraid. 

7  Thy  voice  did  roar  in  sound 

Of  thunder  thro'  the  heavm  ; 
Thy  light'nings  reach'd  the  ground, 

When  thy  command  was  giv'n, 
To  bless  thy  saints,  and  curse  thy  foes, 
While  earth  did  shake  with  trembling  throws 

8  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea, 

Thy  path  in  waters  deep  ; 
Thy  footsteps  who  can  see  ? 

Or  who  thy  councils  keep  ? 
None,  but  by  thee,  thy  pow'r,  and  truth, 
But  thou,  O  Christ,  hast  led  us  forth. 

PSALM  77.  7—9,  4—6,  10—12,  19,  20. 
Second  Pari.     CM. 

Great  conflicts  at  the  trying  dispensations  of 
grace  and  providence. 

1  And  will  the  Lord  he  good  no  more  ? 

No  more  will  he  be  kind  ? 

Forever  will  his  wrra^h  endure  ? 

No  more  to  love  inclined  ? 

2  Is  mercy  now  forever  ^one  ? 

And  doth  h;s  promise  fail  ? 
Hath  he  forgot  and  left  alone 
His  saims  a  prey  to  hell  i 


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3  Hath  be  in  wrath  forgot  his  iove  i 

For  Io,  mine  eyes  are  held 
Waking,  as  from  my  Maker  drove !  - 
In  deep  suspense  I'm  rol'd. 

4  I  call'd  to  mind  thro*  hope  and  grief, 

The  years  of  antient  times ; 
My  former  conflicts  and  relief, 
My  nightly  songs  and  hymns. 

5  Thus  I  communed  with  my  heart, 

In  diiigent  survey ; 
My  spirit  look'd  thro*  ev'ry  part 
Of  all  my  life  and  way. 

6  Thence,  lo,  said  I,  who  all  can  know  I 

<Tis  my  infirmity — 
The  Lord  is  God,  above,  below. 
And  rules  in  equity. 

7  For  all  my  helplessness  and  pain 

With  prayer  I'll  still  look  up; 
Acknowledge  God's  Eternal  reign, 
And  for  his  kingdom  hope. 

8  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old, 

The  marvels  of  his  love  ; 
And  on  his  truth  anew  take  hold, 
And  wait  my  all  above. 

9  As  springs  and  channels  of  the^deep, 

So  are  thy  ways  unknown  ; 
Thou  dost  in  heav'n  thy  councils  keep, 
Thence  known  to  thee  alone, 

10  To  thee  belong  all  secret  things, 

But  I'll  thy  word  obey. 
Till  Christ  my  trembling  spirit  brings 
To  learn  in  endless  day. 

PSALM  78.' The  First  Part. 

The  present  age  taught  from  past  ages,  to  fear 
God,  obey  him,  &c. 


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1  Give  ear,  saith  God,  unto  my  law, 

Unto  my  words  incline  your  heart ; 
And  I  from  ancient  things  will  shew 

The  things  ye've  seen  and  heard  in  part. 
The  things  of  God,  and  things  of  man, 
The  ways  of  truth,  the  ways  of  sin. 

2  We  wou'd  extend  thro'  ev'ry  age, 

Thro'  ev'ry  rising  race  to  come, 
The  ways  of  God,  and  give  them  charge 

To  serve  and  trust  the  Lord  alone  ; 
For  he  of  old  his  word  did  give 
To  have  it  taught  to  all  that  live. 

3  Let  ev'ry  rising  father  teach 

His  children  in  the  things  of  old, 
The  iv ays  of  God  to  man,  that  each 

Till  times  no  more  the  truth  may  hold, 
That  they  may  set  their  hope  in  God, 
Still  own  his  works,  and  keep  his  word. 

4  That  they  may  not,  as  those  of  old, 

[A  stubborn  and  rebellious  race,] 
Forsake  the  Lord,  defile  his  fold, 

His  judgments  gam,  and  loose  his  grace  t 
Thro3  ev'ry  age  the  Lord  is  love, 
But  sinners  shall  his  veng'ance  prove. 

PSALM  73.  The  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

After  ages  taught  from  the  evil  ways  of  the 
former  ages,  to  do  better,  &x. 

1  What  infidelity  and  pride 

The  wonders  of  the  Lord  did  chide 
In  Isra'l,  whom  he  favour'd  so 
'Twaslike  none  else  were  known  below. 

2  Tho'  arm'd  with  might  they  turned  back 
Before  their  foes,   and  waxing  slack 

In  heavens  covenant,  they  fell, 
And  did  against  the  Lord  rebel. 


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3  What  ivond'rous  care  the  Lord  reveal'd, 
[In  Egypt's  land,  in  Zoan's  field,] 
Unto  their  fathers,  whom  he  led 

Thro*  all  their  foes  and  smote  them  dead. 

4  For  them  he  made  the  sea  divide, 
And  led  them  thro'  as  by  his  side ; 
By  day  he  led  them  with  a  cloud, 
By  night  as  with  the  light  of  God. 

5  He  in  the  wilderness  supply 'd 

A  fountain  running  by  their  side  ; 
It  issu'd  from  the  flinty  rock, 
Whence  God  was  read  as  in  a  book. 

6  Yet,  soon,  alas,  they  sinn'd  the  more, 
Against  his  love,  against  his  pow'r  ; 
They  still  provok'd  the  Lord  most  high. 
And  dre^v  his  veng'ance  from  the  sky. 

7  They  tempted  God,  dissatisfy'd. 
Thus,  "  he  with  water  us  supply 'd, 

"  Can  he  give  bread  and  meat,  to  dress 
€<  A  table  in  the  wilderness. 

8  "  He  smote  the  rock  and  waters  flow'd, 
"  And  runs  a  river  with  our  road  ; 

€l  Can  he  give  bread,  and  us  supply 
"  With  flesh,  that  here  we  may  not  die. 

9  Thus  not  with  prayer,  but  unbelief 
They  came  to  God,  who  saw  their  strife 
And  still  to  prove  them  gave  them  all, 
But  still  perverse,  he  loath'd  their  soul. 

10  They  woufd  not  trust  his  love,  tho'  he 
The  doors  of  heav'n  set  wide  and  free  ; 
He  seat   them  manna,  corn  of  heav'n, 
And  Angel's  food  to  men  was  giv'n. 

11  He  rained  on  them  flesh  as  dust, 
From  east  and  south  it  fell,  the  best; 
So  did  they  eat  as  beasts  their  fill, 
For  he  had  left  them  to  their  will. 


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12  While  still  the  meat  was  m  meir  mouth, 

..ng'red  Lord  and  God  of  truth, 
The  strongest,  fates:,  of  them  slew, 
The  chosen  men  of  Isra'el  too, 

13  Then,  when  his  veng'ance  fell  around, 
They  sought  the  Lord  J  birt  lo,  unsound, 
Their  fears  evanish'd,  and  again 

Their  vows  fali  thro;,  tneir  passions  rei^n. 

PSALM  73.  The  Third  Part, 
God,  almighty  to  deliver.  Man  unfaithful,  &c« 

1  How  doth  the  Lord  his  children  love  1 
How  bless'd  was  Israel  from  above  ! 

Befriended  by  his  hand  ! 
When  Egypts  pow'r  beset  them  round, 
How  did  his  veng'ance  fill  their  ground, 

And  blast  the  tyrants  land  ! 

2  He  led  them  forth  as  chosen  sheep, 
Thro'  Egypts  armies,  and  the  deep 

Where  Pharaoh's  hosts  were  drown'd  : 
He  bles't  them  in  the  wilderness, 
With  all  the  signs  of  pow'r  and  grace  ; 

How  did  his  love  abound  ! 

3  But  lo,  they  limited,  for  all 
The  holy  one  of  Israel  still, 

Drew  back  and  tempted  God  ! 
Forgot  (perverse,)  his  countless  act* 
Of  love  in  Egypt,  and  his  works 

Of  glory  in  the  flood. 

4  But  his  compassions  failing  not 
His  oath  to  Abra'm  unforgot 

He  did  not  slay  them  all, 
But  brought  a  remnant  to  the  land 
Of  promise,  and  did  there  defend; 

UpOQ  his  name  to  call. 


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5  He  brought  them  to  the  prormVd  land, 
His  mountain,  bought  by  his  right  hand  ; 

His  foes  away  he  swept  . 
The  land  to  them  did  he  divide  ; 
But  s;ill  thro'   unbelief  and  pride, 

His  precepts  were  not  kept. 

6  How  high  did  grace  for  grace  abound, 
Thro'  num'rous  ages  round  and  round. 

To  Israel  whom  he  chose  ; 
But  as  in  length  and  magnitude 
His  grace  abounded,  they  by  pride 

Made  all  the  greater  curse. 

7  As  did  their  fathers,  so  did  they, 
They  dealt  unfaithful,  turn'd  away, 

As  a  deceitful  bow  ; 
His  mountain  they  forsook,  and  made    > 
High  places  of  their  own  accord, 

And  did  to  idols  bow. 

8  When  this  the  Lord  in  heaven  heard, 
With  wrath  his  Israel  he  abhor'd, 

His  chosen  ones  forsook  ; 
Isra'el  his  joy,  became  his  pain, 
Till  jealous,  he  abhor'd  their  name, 

As  a  deceitful  brook. 

9  As  one  from  sleep  awakes  in  wrath. 

He  rose,  and  rent  their  priests  with  death, 

Refused  his  turtle-dove  : 
But  still  a  few  of  Judah's  line, 
Because  his  promise  was  divine, 

He  bless'd  with  endless  love. 

10  He  built  his  sanctuary  high, 
Like  palaces'toward  the  sky, 

For  David  and  his  sen  ; 
He  David  chose,  and  Christ  thro'  him, 
To  guide  his  people,  aud  redeem, 
While  there  be  sun  and  moon 


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11  With  firm  integrity  and  love, 

The  Saviour  left  the  courts  above, 

In  poverty  he  came, 
To  die  for  man,  and, rise  again, 
Despoil  the  foe,  and  conquor  sin, 

And  lead  his  pilgrims  home. 

IMPROVEMENT,  1 

For  real  Christians. 

1  O  for  the  wisdom  of  survey  ! 

That  looks  thro'  ev'ry  age  and  day, 

To  know  the  things  of  God  ! 
To  gain  by  Israels  shameful  loss, 
And  cleave  the  more  to  Jesus'  cross 
For  their  resisting  good. 

2  Forbid  dear  Lord,  that  we  shou'd  be 

As  Isra'l,  a  reproach  to  thee  ; 

O  may  we  faithful  prove  ! 
Thy  judgments  fear,  thy  mercies  own, 
Still  cleave  to  thee,  and  thee  alone 

In  humble  faith  and  love. 

IMPROVEMENT   2.    L.  M. 

For  real  Christians. 

1  Teach  us,    O  Lord,  the  art  divine, 
From  all  to  come,  from  all  that's  been, 
To  learn  the  lessons  of  thy  will, 

Thy  wrath  to  shun,  thy  praise  fulfil. 

2  We — the  beginning,  middle,  end, 
Of  all,  in  wisdom  wou'd  attend  ; 
Learn  from  thy  grace,  the  worship  due, 
And  from  thy  wrath,  obedience  too. 

3  Thy  Isra'l  blessfd  'bove  all  the  earth, 
Still  disobedient  drew  thy  wrath  : 

O  give  us  ears  to  hear,  and  eyes 
To  see  their  folly  and  be  wise  ! 


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4  Shall  we,  from  mystic  Egypt's  pow'r 
Brought  out,  made  free  to  sin  no  more, 
Thy  signs  forget  ?  thy  spirit  grieve  ? 
Dear  Lord,  we'd  better  cease  to  live  ! 

PSALM  79.  1—10.     The  First  Part.    C.  M. 

The  Church  enduring  great  troubles  for  unbe- 
lief, &c. 

1  What  desolation  and  distress, 

Because  of  unbelief, 
Upon  the  Jewish  church  was  pour'd, 
As  left  without  relief- 

2  The  mourning  Psalmist  thus 

Described  their  state,  and  our's, 
"  O  God  the  wicked  on  us  rage, 
"  Yea,  hell  with  all  its  pow'rs. 

3  "  They've  laid  Jerusalem  in  heaps, 

"  Thy  people  feel  their  wrath, 

"  Defil'd  thy  holy  Temple,  Lord, 

"  And  seek  our  utmost  death. 

4  "  How  long,  O  Lord,  shall  we  endure 

"  Thy  anger'd  Jealousy  ? 
"  Shall  we  no  more  forever  rise  ? 
€(  O  turn  our  shame  away. 

6  if  I  know  thy  wrath  shall  pour  abroad 
"  To  our  oppressor's  pain, 
"  Who  us  divide,  and  thee  defy, 
v  Nor  fear  thy  holy  name. 

6  "  Thy  Isra'l  is  their  hate  and  scorn, 

M  They  lay  our  dwellings  waste  ; 
"Help  us,  O  God,  our  sins  forgive, 
**  To  thee  in  pray'r  we  haste. 

7  "  Help  speedily,  dear  Lord,  our  foes 

n  Have  brought  us  very  low  ; 
<*  O  God  of  our  salvation  help, 
"  At  length  thy  succour  show  I 


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8  "  Help  for  the  glory  of  thy  name, 

"  And  purge  away  our  sins  ; 
"  Turn  now  their  deadly  schemes  aside, 
11  Break  all  their  hellish  gins. 

9  "  Why  should  the  boasters  have  to  say 

"  And  where  is  now  their  God  ?" 
"  Let  God  be  known  to  ail  the  earth, 
"  Avenging  us  for  good." 

PSALM  79.  11—13.     The  Second  Part. 
Prayer  for  victory  over  hell's  oppression,  &c, 

1  O  Christ,  in  ev'ry  age 

The  siaughter'd  friend  of  man, 
Behold  the  tyrant's  rage  ! 

Behold  our  pain  ! 
Let  now  the  sighing  of 

The  pris'ners  of  the  foe, 
Appear  before  thy  throne  above, 

Thy  mp*ty  biiuw  ! 

2  According  to  thy  pow'r 

Preserve  the  souls  that  hell 
Appoints  to  die  and  rise  no  more, 

As  slaves  at  will  : 
Now  render  to  thy  foes, 

Who  thee  reproach  and  hate, 
A  recompence,  thy  servants  loose 

Who  on  thee  wait, 

3  So  we  thy  humble  ones, 

Sheep  of  thy  pasture  shall 
Thy  name  adore  as  heirs  and  sens, 

Thy  wonders  tell: 
To  ev'ry  age  to  come 

Declare  the  love  we  prove, 
And  leave  our  test  when  taken  home, 

That  God  is  love. 


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PSALM    80. 

Imploring  the  Lord,  Zion's  Shepherd,  to  turn 
us  again  from  deep  troubles,  &c. 

1  Give  ear,  our  shepherd,  and  our  rock, 
Who  leadest  Joseph  like  a  flock, 
And  dwells  between  the  cherubims, 
Stir  up  thy  strength  and  help  thy  lambs  ; 

Turn  us  again,  O  God,  and  cause, 
Thy  face  to  shine  upon  our  cause. 

2  Shine  forth  before  thy  people  all, 
While  they  in  humble  worship  fall  ; 
O  Lord  of  hosts  in  mercy  hear, 
Nor  turn  away  thy  people's  prayer, 

Turn  us  again,  O  God,  &.c. 

3  How  long  shall  we  be  fed  with  tears  ? 
And  torn  with  griefs,  and  dreads  and  fears: 
Thou  ma^est  us  a  strife  around, 

Our  cruel  enemies  abound  ; 
Turn  us  again,  O  God,   &c. 
ft  A  vine  of  wonder  thou  didst  plant; 
A  shade  for  all  the  weak  and  faint ; 
Thy  glory  once  around  us  shone, 
But  now  we  seem  with  horrors  torn  ; 
Turn  us  again,  O  God,  &c. 

5  Why  hast  thou  broke  our  hedges  down  ? 
Why  do  we  now  endure  thy  frown  ? 
Return,  we  pray.  O  God  ot  hosts  ! 
Look  down  from  thy  celestial  courts  f. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God,  &.c. 

6  Visit  thy  vine,  O  Lord,  with  grace  ! 
And  let  us  live  before  thy  face  ! 
Behold,  we  burn,  and  near  to  die 
We  groaning  lift  cur  eyes  and  cry 

Turn  us  again,  O  God,  &.C. 

7  Let  now  thy  hand  exalt  the  man 
That  heads  thy  great  redeeming  plan  * 


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As  he  is  strong,  so  may  we  be, 
And  we  shall   still  thy  glory  see  ; 
Turn  us  again,  O  God,  we  cry, 
And  fill  our  souls  again  with  joy. 

PSALM  81.  1—10, 15,  16.  First  Part.  Lenox. 

Praise  God  for  his  benefits  past,  and  his  help 
to  come,  &c. 

1  Sing  aloud  unto  God 
Your  joys  spread  abroad, 

With  a  psalm,  as  the  timbrel  and  harp  « 
Blow  the  trumpet  aloud, 
In  the  mount  of  the  Lord, 

And  with  joy  his  appointment  still  keep. 

2  For  this  was  his  word, 
A  statute  of  God, 

For  his  Israel  on  festival  da/s 
The  trumpet  to  ring, 
On  a  timbrel  to  sing, 

With  a  psalm  to  the  wonders  of  grace. 

o  When  burden'd  and  sore, 
Till  humbled  and  poor, 

As  lying  in  sad  shame  with  the  pots, 
As  Joseph  of  old, 
I  rais'd  thee  enrol'd 

With  my  fav'rites,  the  heirs  of  my  courts. 

4  Thou  calledst,  saith  he, 
In  trouble  to  me, 

And  I  answer'd  in  thunder  of  love  i 
First  prov'd  thee  a  son, 
And  then  call'd  thee  my  own, 

And  an  heir  of  the  kingdom  above. 

5  And  thus  saith  the  Lord, 
Still  attend  to  my  word, 

I'm  thy  Lord  and  thy  God  evermore, 
No  God  serve  but  me, 
For  I  only  am  he  [poor. 

That  both  md,de  you  a.nd  rais'd  you  when 


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6  When  poor  and  oppress'd, 
In  bondage  distress'd, 

I  Jesus  redeemed  thee  thence  ; 
In  my  precepts  abide, 
And  thy  mouth  open  wide, 

And  I'll  fill  it  with  joy  and  defence. 

7  With  honey  so  sweet, 
With  the  finest  of  wheat, 

I  will  feed  thee,  forever  to  live  ! 
Only  turn  not  away  ; 
And  by  night  and  by  day 

I  will  bless  thee,  till  glory  I  give. 

PSALM  81.  13,  11,  12,  14—16.   Second  Part 
The  great  loss  of  backsliding  from  God.  L,  M. 

1  u  O  that  my  people  whom  I  led 

'•  From  Egypt,  had  my  laws  obey,d  ! 

"  Tho'  long  I  prov?d  them,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  'Twas  for  their  blessing,  and  their  good. 

2  "  And  had  they  persever'd  in  faith, 

u  Soon  I,  (now  jealous  for  my  truth,) 

u  Had  smote  their  foes,  \S?  rais'd  them  high, 

u  But  lo,  they  turned  back  to  die. 

3  "  Thence  all  their  righteousness  afore 
"  To  them  remembered  now  no  more, 
*'  Availed  not,  their  end  was  sin, 

c*  Wherefore  I  left  them  curs'd  and  slain. 

4  "  I  gave  them  up  to  sin  and  die, 

"  (For  they  did  now  my  name  deny,) 
"  I  gave  them  to  their  hearts  desire, 
"  In  their  own  councils  to  expire. 

5  "  My  hand  was  ready  lifted,  soon 
11  To  smite  their  foes,  but  lo,  anon 
"  They  turned  back  in  unbelief, 

"  To  endless  death,  from  endless  life. 

6  "  Soon  I  had  fed  them,  caught  above, 
"  With  all  the  riches  of  my  loye, 


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"  With  finest  wheat  and  honey  too, 
'•  And  happiness  forever  new. 

"  Soon  they  had  feasted  round,  my  throne, 
"  With  angels  and  my  conq'ring  son, 
"  Forever  safe,   forever  blessed, 
*e  Embowr'd  in  my  eternal  rest  V3 

PSALM  82. 

Caution  to  Rulers,  Judges,  &c.     C.  M, 

Qod  stands  among  the  mighty  ones, 

He  is  the  God  of  gods  ; 
Men  may  exalt  themselves  to  thrones, 

But  God  shall  make  them  clods. 

How  long  ye  earthly  gods  and  lords 

Will  ye  oppress  the  poor  ? 
Tho'  ye  may  seem  to  men  as  gods, 

Soon  ye  shall  reign  no  more. 

All  who  wou'd  be  in  true  esteem, 

Let  justice  be  your  school ; 
Your  greatness  is  an  empty  dream 

Lest  ye  in  justice  rule. 

Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless, 

Th*  afflicted  needy  aid, 
Deliver  them  in  their  distress, 

By  wickedness  dismay'd. 

But  many  will  not  see,  nor  know, 

Nor  learn  to  understand  ; 
Blinded  they  laugh,  and  downward  go, 

A  hideous,  hell-ward  band. 

The  mighty  seem  as  gods  on  earth, 

And  flourish  oft  in  show, 
But  God  shall  blast  the  proud  in  death. 

And  sink  their  souls  below. 
Arise,  O  God,  and  judge  the  earth! 

The  nations  all  are  thine  ! 
The  greatest  men  must  sink  in  death, 

But  thou  shait  ever  shine. 


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PSALM  83.     1—5,  12—18.     First  Part. 

God  stired  up  to  defend  his  peoples'  cause 

against  tyrants.     L.  M. 

1  How  art  thou  silent,  O  my  God  ! 

How  dost  thou  hold  thy  peace  my  Lord  * 
For  lo,  thine  enemies  are  spread, 
And  in  their  vauntirigs  lift  their  head. 

2  In  crafty  council  they  consult, 
And  o'er  thy  hidden  ones  exult ; 
The  souls  that  walk  unseen  with  thee 
Are  those  they  wish  might  cease^to  be*.     * 

3  In  strong  confed'racy  they  cry, 

(As  tho5  they  fear'd  nor  earth  nor  sky,) 
Come  let  us  blast  their  place  and  name, 
And  let  destruction  be  their  fame. 

4  My  God  shall  make  them  like  a  wheel, 
As  stubble  they  shall  fly  and  reel, 

As  fire  doth  burn  the  wood  to  flame, 
So  shall  his  wrath  consume  their  "name, 

5  My  God  shall  crush  them  with  his  arm 
Yea,  with  his  tempest  and  his  storm, 
(Fxcept  they  turn  and  seek  his  face, 
And  own  him  in  his  truth  and  grace.) 

6  That  all  may  know  him  God  alone, 
Jehovah,  and  the  only  one, 

Most  high  o'er  all  the  earth  and  hea'n, 
Who  has  for  us  a  Savior  giv'n* 

PSALM  83,      Second  Part. 

Prayer  against  Satan  as  aiming  to  destroy  true 

religion.     S.  M. 

1  O,  God,  hold  not  thy  peace  ! 

O,  keep  not  silent  Lord! 
For  lo,  mine  enemies  increase, 
Behold  fell  Satan's  sword  ! 

2  His  craft  is  more  man  mine, 

His  hellish  councils  deep  ,* 


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He'd  fain  destroy  thy  royal  line, 
As  any  wolf  the  sheep. 

3  His  schemes  of  various  name, 

Surround  me  to  destroy ; 
To  blast  me  into  endless  shame, 
He  hates  my  peace  and  joy. 

4  The  name  of  saints  he  hates, 

And  compasseth  the  earth, 
With  subtife  schemes  to  blot  their  datei3 
And  uiuw  them  off  as  breath. 

5  Lord  blow  him  down  to  hell, 

As  in  a  flame  of  fire, 
And  make  him  there  thy  justice  feel, 
And  own  thy  rjgnteous  ire. 

6  Confounded  let  him  be, 

Blast  ah  his  helpers'  aim, 
To  part  my  faith  and  love  from  thee, 
And  shew  the  earth  thy  fame. 

7  That  men  may  own  thee  God, 

Jehovah  in  the  Sen, 
Most  hi^h  ofer  ail  the  earth  abroad, 
Whose  sear  is  heavens  throne  ! 

PSALM  84.     1—6.     First  Part.      C.  M, 
Delight  In  God's  house,  Sec. 

1  How  amiable,  O  Lord,  of  hosts, 

Thy  tabernacles  are, 
I  pant  thro*  love  cmto  thy  courts, 
For  all  my  joy  is  there* 

2  'Tis  there  I  n.  ior  God; 

O  how  my  heart  aspires, 
To  see  him  in  ins  great  abode, 
.  'Midst  all  his  royal  choirs. 
S  Tho'  worthless  as  a  sparrow,  I 
Am  not  of  God  forgot, 
Tho'  swallows  live  a  lie, 

He  notes  them  from  his  court. 


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I  But  all  my  hairs  are  told  of  God, 
I  need  not,  will  not  fear; 
Not  many  sparrows,  (by  his  word,) 
Are  as  my  soul  so  dear. 

5  Blessed  are  they  whom  thou  shalt  bless, 

O  Lord  my  God  and  King  ! 
Continual  praise  shall  own  thy  grace, 
They  in  thy  house  shall  sing. 

6  BlesM  is  the  man  wtyose  strength's  in  thee. 

His  strength  is  thenee  as  thine  ; 
His  eyes  shall  all  thy  goodness  see, 
His  heart  and  face  shall  shine. 

7  As  passing  thro'  this  dreary  vale, 

He  living  waters  finds  ; 
When  sinners  strength  shall  die  and  fail 
He  thrives  as  water'd  vines. 

PSALM  84.  7—12.   Second  Part.  C.  M. 

Groweth  in  grace — delight  in  God's  house  ; 
the  great  blessing  of  the  upright,  &c. 

1  The  just  shall  go  from  strength  to  strength 

Nor  one  is  left  belli nd  ; 
But  all  shall  gain  the  prize  at  length, 
And  God  and  heaven  find. 

2  O  God  of  hosts  attend  my  prayer, 

Behold,   O  God,  my  shield  ; 
Lead  and  conduct  me  by  thy  care, 
Nor  suffer  me  to  yield. 

3  One  day  within  rhyholy  courts, 

Is  more  to  me  by  far, 
Than  thousands  in  th'  ungodly's  sports, 
Where  vice  and  (  )lly  are. 

4  To  keep  the  door  within  thy  house, 

Where  pray  thy  saints,  my  God, 
I'd  choose  befoie  I'd  go  with  those 
That  roll  in  earthly  good. 


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5  I'd  scorn  the  tents  of  earthly  men, 

Tho'  deck'd  as  yonder  sky, 
To  keep  thy  door,   ray  Jesus  when 
Thy  saincs  are  in  and  by. 

6  To  hear  thy  voice  within  thy  walls, 

And  feed  upon  thy  word, 
Wou'd  make  me  sing-,  tho'  nature  falls, 
So  much  I  love  my  God. 

7  For  thcu  my  God,  art  sun  and  shield, 

To  'lighten  and  defend, 
Thy  grace  doth  endiess  blessings  yield, 
Thou  art  an  endless  friend. 

8  To  him  that  doth  uprightly  walk, 

Eternal  glory  thou 
Wilt  give,  where  saints  with  angels  talk, 
In  honours  ever  new. 

9  O  Lord  of  hosts  how  blessed  is 

The  man  that  trusts  in  thee! 
For  such  thy  pcw'r,  and  such  thy  grace, 
Thro'  Christ  it  makes  us  free. 

PSALM  85.  1—9.    First  Part.    S,  M. 

Conversion  ;   or,  Recovery  from  the  bondag 
of  sin  ;  with  warning  to  sin  no  more. 

1  Thy  captive  exiles,  Lord, 

Tnon  hast  again  restored, 
We  now  thy  faithfulness  record, 
Be  Jesus'  name  ador'd  I 

2  Our  sins  that  did  enslave, 

And  hold  our  souls  from  thee, 
Thou,  Lord,  hast  bury'd  in  the  gray.. 
And  now  hast  made  us  free. 

~S  That  wrath  that  threat'ned  death, 
Is  now  surviv'd  by  love  ; 
And  now  redeemed  from  guilt  and  wrath, 
We  sing  with  those  above. 
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4  Thy  anger  does  not  last 

On  penetential  souls, 

'Tis  as  a  momentary  blast, 

Ana  loving  pity  rolls  i 

5  O  wilt  thou  not  again 

Revive  us  to  rejoice, 
Make  thy  salvation  in  us  reign, 
Thy  mercy  rai^e  our  \ 

6  Lord,  I  will  hea>  thee  speak, 

For  thou  will  .ce, 

Thou  lov'st  tb  ,  saints,  ana  helpvst  the  weak, 
But  they  must  aot  decrease. 

7  If  they  to  folly  turn, 

Thy  wrath  revives  again  : 
O  all  ye  saints  obedience  learn, 
I>are  noi  again  to  sin. 

8  Saltation  full,  is  nigh 

To  them  who  fear  and  love 
The  name  of  G    i,  tjiat  glory  high 
May  waft  our  souls  above. 

PSALM  85.  10—13.    Second  Part.  L.  M. 
The  great  blessing  of  Christ's  coming. 

1  Mercy  and  truth  together  met, 

And  peace  and  righteousness  have  kisscd, 
When  Christ  essay'd  to  pay  our  debt, 
And  stood  a  suff 'rer  for  thJ  accurs'd. 

2  He  died  that  man  might  live  on  high, 

His  death  appeas'd  almighty  wrath, 
Open'd  a  way  t'  the  upper  sky, 

For  all  who  trust  his  word  and  death. 

3  Mercy  in  truth's  almighty  hands 

Extended  is  lo  wretched  man  ; 
And  by  his  Father  Jesus  stands, 

And  on  the  earth  conducts  his  plan. 

4  He  looketh  down  from  heaven's  heights, 

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He  in  the  sons  of  man  delights, 

And  safely  guides  the  sons  of  faith. 
5  Ho,  all  that  thirst,  come  to  the  fount, 
Partake  of  Jesus'  grace  and  live  ; 

He  standeth  now  on  zion's  mount, 
And  bids  you  ask,  that  he  may  give. 

PSALM  86.  1— 7n  First  Part.     C.  M. 

Flying  to  God  against  despair ;  and  resolutions 
of  integrity,  &c. 

1  Bow  down  thine  ear,  O  gracious  God! 

Attend  unto  my  prayer  ! 
For  I  am  poor  and  helpless,  Lord, 
Preserve  me  from  despair. 

2  My  firm  integrity  I  hold, 

Tho'  earth  and  hell  assail  ; 
Thou  dost  my  piety  behold, 
Let  not  thy  servant  fail. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  Lord, 

?>Iy  daily  cry's  to  thee  ; 
Rejoice  thy  servant  with  thy  word, 
To  thee  alone  I  flee. 

4  To  thee  alone,  I  lift  my  soul, 

I  know  thy  mercy  great, 
Yea,  free  and  plenteous  unto  all 
Who  wait  before  thy  feet. 

5  Answer  therefore  my  prayer,  O  God, 

My  supplications  hear, 
I  know  thou  wilt,  for  thou  art  good. 
Forever  answ'ring  prayer. 

6  In  all  my  times  of  sore  distress, 

I'll  turn  to  none  but  thee  ; 
I  know  thy  answer  sure,  to  bless, 
No  other  help  I'll  see. 
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PSALM  36.  8—12.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 

The  only  true  God.    All  shall  bow  before  him, 
&c. 

1  Thou,  Lord,  art  king  and  God  alone ! 
Eternal  as  the  heav'ns  thy  throne  I 
All  other  gods  are  emptiness, 

'Thout  pow'r  to  make,  or  curse,  or  bless. 

2  All  nations  thou  hast  made  alone, 
And  all  shall  bow  before  thy  Son, 
In  willing  worshipful  delight, 

Or  proof  of  thine  avenging  might. 

S  For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  God  alone, 
Almighty  wonders  thou  hast  done  ; 
All  heights  and  depths  shall  own  thy  hand, 
Thro'  heav'n  and  hell,  by  sea  and  land. 

4  Trembling  to  know  thy  sov'reign  will, 
I  ask  in  prayer,   and  standing  still, 
Teach  me,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  and  way, 
Nor  let  my  smallest  member  stray. 

5  Unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name, 
Give  me  a  persevering  flame, 
Thence  shall  I  always  praise  my  God, 
And  love  my  saviour's  name  and  word, 

PSALM  86.  13—17.    Third  Part. 

Victory  over  a  great  trial   of  hell  and  men's 
cruelty,    &c. 

1  How  great  to  me  thy  mercy,  Lord ! 
For  thou  hast  chang'd  my  dark  abode, 

And  sav'd  my  soul  from  hell  ! 
The  lowest  hell  beneath  me  gap'd, 
And  flames  of  horror  round  me  wrapp'd, 

But  now  in  peace  I  dwell. 

2  The  cruel  pride  of  hell  and  men, 
In  all  the  violence  of  sin, 

Did  rage  upon  my  soul  j 


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But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  full  of  love  ! 
Thy  bowels  did  upon  me  move, 
Nor  suff  'red  me  to  fall. 

;>  Forever  let  thy  word  abide  ! 
Forever  keep  me  near  thy  side  1 

And  give  thy  servant  might, 
To  prove  that  thou  art  God  alone, 
And  cause  the  infidels  to  own 

Thy  ways  are  good  and  right. 

4  Show  me  a  token  Lord  for  good, 
That  they  who  hate  my  boast  in  God 

May  see  and  be  asham'd ; 
And  own  that  thou  hast  been  my  guide, 
My  friend  Almighty  near  my  side, 

And  hast  my  foes  contemn'd. 

PSALM  87.     C.  M. 

The  Holy  mountain  of    Zion  God's  delight  i 
Zion  superior  to  all  other  cities,  &c. 

1  The  Holy  mountain,  righteous  Lord, 

Within  thy  Zion's  walls, 
Is  thy  delight,  is  thine  abode, 
*Tis  there  thy  blessing  falls. 

2  The  gates  of  Zion  thou  dost  love, 

'Bove  all  the  tents  of  pride, 
Thou  dost  behold  her  from  above, 
And  love  her  as  thy  bride. 

3  What  glorious  things  are  said  of  thee, 

O  city  of  my  God  ! 
O  that  the  world  thy  charms  cou'd  see, 
And  make  thee  their  abode  ! 

4  Of  all  the  cities  round  the  earth, 

In  all  their  bloom  and  pride, 
With  ev'ry  memorable  birth, 
They're  nought  by  Zion's  side  : 

5  Bright  Zions's  glory,  as  the  sun's, 

Surpasseth  all  beside, 


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As  he  to  every  star  that  rims, 
So  is  the  Savior's  bride. 

6  Her  children  shall  be  nam'dafar, 

As  sons  and  heirs  of  God  ; 
And  Heaven's  blessings  shall  be  there, 
She  shall  be  God's  abode. 

7  And  in  the  day  of  final  doom, 

When  all  but  Zion's  sons 
Shall  sink  in  endless  darkness  down, 
They  shall  be  chosen  ones. 

8  All  who  in  Jesus  praise  agree, 

With  holy  fear  and  love, 
Shall  with  him  reign ;   O  Christ  in  thee 
All,  all  my  springs  do  move. 

9  In  thee  are  all  my  springs  of  fear, 

My  springs  of  hope,  and  love  , 
My  springs  of  joy,   (and  O  how  clear !) 
Are  all  in  thee  above 

PSALM  88. 

Unutterable  tribulations  sustained  without  dis- 
pair  of  God's  help. 

1  God  of  my  salvation  hear  me, 

Day  and  night  to  thee  I  cry  ; 
Let  my  prayer  come  up  before  thee, 

Lend  thine  ear  before  I  die  ! 
I'm  in  troubles 
And  the  graves  seem  ever  by. 

2  I  am  counted  with  t)ie  slaughter'd; 

I'm  as  one  that  has  no  might ; 
As  with  death  I'm  daily  tortur'd, 

Hid  as  in  the  grave  of  night ; 
Without  ceasing 
All  my  life  seems  but  a  fight. 

3  Thou  hast  promis'd  wonders  for  me, 

That  I  shou'd  exalt  thy  name  ; 
But  it  seems  a  different  story, 


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For  thy  wrath  seems  now  to  flame ; 
Contradictions 
Fill  m v  faith  with  fear  and  shame. 

4  Suck  appear  these  ttying  cases, 

Promises,  then  ev'ry  let ; 
How  shall  I  declare  thy  praises 

From  the  dead,  or  in  the  pit  ? 
Who  can  praise  thee 
While  they  in  such  fetters  sit  i 

5  Shall  the  grave  thy  kindness  honor  1 

Or  such  low  estate  as  mine  ? 
Or  destruction  show  the  wonder 

Of  my  faithfulness  or  thine  ? 
Dead  while  living, 
Who  can  thence  thy  praise  divine? 

6  Who  can  here  perceive  thy  wonders  ? 

How  can  I  perform  them  here  ? 
Darkest  ruin  round  me  thunder*, 

All  seems  dark,  and  nothing  clear  j 
But  I'll  trust  thee, 
'Gainst  belief  believe  nor  fear. 

7  Though  thy  terrors  do  distract  me, 

Tho'  thou  seem'st  to  cast  me  oft" ; 
Yet  I'll  hope,  and  pray,  and  praise  thee : 

And  believe  tho'  but  a  dwarf 
Thou  can'st  raise  me, 
Then  the  greater  is  my  proof.         y 

8  Thoc  each  terror  thought  can  reckon, 

Loss  of  strength  and  ev'ry  friend, 
Come  upon  me  until  broken, 
I'll  believe  unto  the  end, 
Here  thy  wonders 
Shall  constrain  my  foes  to  bend. 
PSALM  89.     1,2,  5— 8,  11,      First  Part. 
God's  faithfulness  shown,  &c.     Double  L.  M» 
1  Thy  mercies  Lord  shall  be  my  song, 
Inspire  my  henrt,  inspire  my  tongue, 
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And  I  thy  faithfulness  will  show 
While  there  be  days  or  men  below. 
For  thou  hast  said,   umy  mercies  shall 
"  Forever  with  the  upright  &\xt\. 
*'  My  faithfulness  thro*  heav'n  and  earth 
"  Shall  be  establish'd,  in  my  truth." 

2  The  heav'ns  -hall  praise  thy  wonders  Lord  ! 
So  great,  so  farhful,  and  so  good  ! 

ho  thro1  ail  the  heav'ns  ou  high 
Can  with  thee  bear  a  name,  or  vie  I 
Thy  saints  shall  bless  thee  here  be] 
For  who  thro*  all  that  earth  can  show 
AVith  thee  cun  liken  in  the  V 
By,  and  for  thee,  all  things  consist. 

3  How  gre  a1  n  earth  and  heav'n  , 
Shou'd  God  be  fesrr'd  !   what  praise  be  givcn 
By   all  around  him  in  the 

While  ail  on  earth  with  angels  vie. 
How  great  thy  might  and  faithfulness 
O  God !  how  great  thy  truth  and  grace  ! 
can  command  men,  skies,  cr  seas, 
hou  ?  Almighty  are  : 

PSALM  89.  13,  14,  3,  4,  15—17.  Second  Part. 

God's  entire  supremacy,  redemption  by  Christ, 
the  joyful  sound  of  the  gospel,  Sec. 

1  K:?h  on  thy  throne,  all  things  are  thine 

O  God  !  whose  arm 

Rule  ^arth  in  pew'r  divine, 

Maintaining  thy  eternal  nan.e: 
The  Heav  throne  are  they, 

Earth  is  thy  footstool,  land  and  sea. 

2  The  habitations  of  thy  throne 

justice,  judgraenr,  leve  and  peace  ; 
Son 

.  . 
Thy  covenant  stand 
To  all  that  trust 


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3  David  thou  chos't  and  Chrifct  thro'  him, 

In  gracious  covenant  divine, 
To  teach  the  word,  the  world  redeem. 

And  Jesus'  faithful  sons  are  thine, 
His  throne  and  theirs  forever  sure, 
Shall  stand  thro'  time, -when  time's  no  more! 

iers  of  rede. 

Thro'  Heav'ns  eternal  days  thall  live  ; 
As  long  thro'  all  the  courts  ab  ] 

Thy  pra:  ler  shall  revive; 

Tor  lo,  thy  faithful  love  that  ga 
The  promis'd  Christ  no  end  shall  have. 

5  The  natio:  thy  voice, 

Tho'  curs'd  thro'  sin,  thy  voice  hath  heard 
Of  mercy,  and  again  rejoice 

rris'd  seed  appeared, 
cad  his  saving  light  afar; 
Thence  rose  on  high  to  bring  us  there. 

e  joyful  sound  thro'  all  the  earth 

gone,  and  blessed  are  the  souls 
LO  know  its  voice,  obey  its  truth 
And  foliow  wheresoe'er  it  call 3  ; 
They  walk  in  life  with  joy,  beneath 
God's  smiling  face,  and  gain  by  death. 

7  In  Jesus'  love  his  saints  rejoice 

Throughout  their  pilgrimage  below  ; 
Thence  raise  in  heav'n  a  nobler  v 

Caught  from  the  rills,  where  rivers  flow  ; 
For  he  their  glory  is  and  y 
Thro'  time,  and  then  forever  more, 

PSALM  89.     19—25.      Third  Part. 

Christ   promised   thro*   the  type   and  line  of 
David,  kc.     L 

1  Thou,  Lord,  beheld'st  the  earth  undone, 
All  wand'rmg  in  the  downward  way  ! 

>  thy  son, 
(Equal  in  glory,)  thus  did'st  say. 


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2  u  Thee  have  I  chos'n,  I  know  thy  love, 

"  With  me  Almighty  too  to  save, 
"  To  leave  my  court,  thy  throne  above, 
"  Thy  life  for  fallen  man  to  give. 

3  "  Thou  shalt  become  the  woman's  seed, 

"  Born  on  the  earth  a  man  with  men, 
u  To  die  and  bruise  the  serpent's  head, 
u  And  rise  in  conquest  over  sin. 

4  "  Thou  shalt  be  born  of  David's  seed, 

"(Thro' whom  my  promises  shall  run,) 
u  My  Son  on  earth,  and  on  thy  head 
08  My  oil  shall  pour  in  rich  perfume. 

5  "  My  hand  of  pow'r,  my  hand  of  love, 

u  By  thee  reveal'd  thro'  all  the  earth, 
"  Shall  all  th'  obedient  raise  above, 

H  While  all  my  foes  shall  feel  my  wrath. 

6  "  My  mercy  and  my  faithfulness, 

"  For  man's  Redemption,  thy  defence, 
"  Shall  with  thee  dwell,  my  truth  and  grace, 
"  Tho'  thou   shalt  die,  shall   raise    thee 

[thence, 

7  e(  Exalted  o'er  the  land  and  sea, 

"(All  thine  by  conquest  over  hell,) 
"  And  all  mankind  snail  flow  to  thee, 
"Or,  if  not,  all  my  veng'ance  feci." 

PSALM  89.     26—37.    Fourth  Part.     L.  M. 

God  the  Father's  delight  in  the  Sen,  the  faith- 
fulness of  his  promises,  &c. 

1  "  Before  the  sons  of  men,  my  Son 

"  Shall  own  me  for  his  father,  God, 
u.  Maintain  the  honor  of  my  throne, 

"  That  man  may  seek  my  bless'd  abode. 

2  "  My  first  born  Son,  no  kings  of  earth 

"  Shall  equal,  but  before  him  fall  ; 
t€  My  love  shall  keep  him,  and  my  wrath 
"  Shall  crush  his  final  foes  to  hell. 


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3  "  His  throne  shall  stand  forever  sure, 

*  Eternal  as  the  days  of  heav'n  ! 
"  His  seed  forever  shall  endure, 

"  To  him  and  them  my  throne  is  giv'n. 

4  "  If  so  his  children  break  my  law, 

"  Apostate  prove,  and  draw  my  wrath, 
"  Yet  he  and  all  the  faithful  few 

**  Shall  prove  my  love  in  life  and  death. 

5  "  My  cov'nant  will  I  never  break  ; 

*  My  faithfulness  can  know  no  end  ; 
"  I've  sworn  nor  will  I  call  it  back, 

"  His  kingdom  shall  forever  stand. 

6  "  While  there  be  Earth,  or  Sun,  or  Moon, 

"  To  David's  line,  my  son,  and  those 
•*  His  heirs,  my  truth  shall  still  go  on, 
"  And  when  time  ceaseth  know  no  close. 

7  u  Witness  theheav'ns  and  all  therein  ! 

**  Witness  thou  Earth,  with  Sun  and  Moon! 
t€  The  faithful  shall  my  kingdom  gain, 
"  And  reign  forever  on  my  throne/' 

PSALM  89.  33—48.  Fifth  Part. 

Christ  left  to  suffer  death   for  man  :  also,  his 
heirs  put  to  the  trial  of  faith,  &c. 

1  Great  things  of  love  and  faithfulness, 

Thou,  great  incomprehensible  ! 
Haste  unto  me  in  pow'r  and  grace 

Declar'd  in  truth  unchangeable  ; 
But  wherefore  thus  cast  off?  abhorfd  ? 
Let  help  to  bear  be  now  bestow  fd  ! 

2  Thy  cov'nant  seemeth  brok'n  and  o'er  ; 

My  strength  and  hedges  sink  in  shame  ; 
Thy  faithfulness  seems  now  no  more, 

And  men  despise  thy  servant's  name  ; 
His  foes  rejoice,  and  grind  him  weak  ; 
His  adversaries  beat  him  back. 


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'  His  glory  thou  hast  made  to  cease, 

tracting  short  his  days  of  youth  ; 
How  long  wilt  thou  thus  hide  thy  face  I 

Forever?  where  is  then  thy  truth  ? 
Kcmcinbcrnow  how  short  my  time  ! 
Except  thou  mad'st  mankind  in  vain  ! 

4  In  vain  it  seems  that  I  should  be, 

TfiOut  help  and  pow'r  is  quickly  giv'n  ! 
Useless  to  man,  useless  to  thee, 

And  soon  must  die  as  curs'd  of  heav'n  ; 
But  still  the  resurrection  near, 
Lifts  up  my  head,  and  gives  me  cheer. 

PSALM  39.  49—52.  Sixth  Part.  L.  M. 

Crying  to  God  against  the    vauntings  of  unbe- 
lievers.     Confidence  renewed. 

1  O  God  of  truth  maintain  thy  cause. 

Why  shou'd  the  unbelievers  boast  ? 
And  triumph  o'er  the  pain  of  those 
Who  trust  in  thee,  as  th*  most  accurs'd  I 

2  They  see  our  life  o'er  spread  with  grief, 

Afflictions,  sorrows,  and  our  death 
As  certain  as  their  own,  thence  laugh 
As  tho'  our  hope  were  nothing  worth. 

3  But  blessed  be  the  Lord  our  hope  ! 

The  dying,  rising  friend  of  truth  ! 
Again  he'll  come  to  raise  us  up, 

Triumphant  o'er  all  pain  and  death. 

4  Were  death  as  inljdels  wou'dhope, 

An  end  of  being,  men  of  sin 
Might  make  their  vaunt,  the  christian  drop 
ilis  warfare  ;  but  the  Savior's  plan, 

5  Is  here  by  tribulation's  fire 

To  fit  his  saints  for  future  rest  ; 
And  when  they  rise  to  rise  the  higher, 
White  unbelievers  sink  accurs'd. 


6  The  n  to  frown, 

Ar  r  with  shp.n 

cits,  oar  fr„ 

A  is  good  and  kiiul, 
fond  the  gr.. 
For  C   see  coml 

Tkc  on  and  tin 

1  be  the  Lord  ! 
lith  I  see,  exalt,  and  * 
And  know  anew  good  is  his  word, 
:s  shall  be  bless'd,  but  sin 

F:rs; 
God  the  Saints  confidence  i: 

1  Thou  hast  been  our  habitation 

Lord,  and  our  exceeding  joy, 
Thr  ,  our  great  salvation, 

*Thout  deca 

to  eternal  ages, 

i   :i    God,  and  thou  alone  ! 

.eir  bases, 
:i,  or  Sun  had  si. 

2  Tbdtta  uig 

But  as  yesterda 

As  a  watch  ton  .  sleeping, 

But  our  ra 
Thou  bu: 

£ .  .hole  nations 

3  Tho*  we  flourish  in  the  morning, 

In  the  ev'ning  we  are  not; 

Cleanse  your  hi 


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Three  score  years  and  ten  our  number, 

If  to   eighty  we  attain 
*Tis  but  toil,  or  painful  slumber, 

Certain  still  we  shall  be  slain. 

4  Teach  us,T)  thou  God  of  pity  ! 

So  our  days  to  number  here 
To  redeem  our  moments  wisely 

In  thy  holy  praise  and  fear, 
To  apply  our  hearts  to  wisdom 

By  eternity  and  time, 
Riming  for  thy  promis'd  kingdom, 

Hell  to  'scape,  and  heav'n  obtain. 

PSALM  90.  2—12.  Second  Part. 

God's  eternity,  man's  mortality  and  prayer  for 
time  redeeming  wisdom. 

1  From  everlasting,  to  eternity 

Thou  art  God  and  king,  thy  fullness  we  see  ! 
A  thousand  years  to  thee,  are  but  as  a  day  ; 
But  mortals  are  empty,  and  short  is  our  stay. 

2  Thou  turnest  us  o'er,  and  t'dust  we  return, 
From   weakness  or  pow'r,  from  shame  or 

[renown  ; 
Thou  giv'st  but  the  warning,  we  here  are  no 

[more, 
From    morning    to     ev'ning    a    withering 

[flow'r# 

3  As  tales  that  are  told,  both  empty  and  short, 
Tho'  live  we  till  old,  life  quickly  is  not  ! 
The  days  of  our  years,  are  years  three  score 

[and  ten, 
Or'  if  eighty  arives,  we  are  laden  with  pain. 

4  We  soon  are  cut  off,  and  fly  quick  away, 
All  ages  are  proof,  that  short  is  our  stay, 
So  teach  us,  dear  Jesus,  to  number  our  days, 
That  we  may  be  pious,  and  walk  in  thy  ways. 


2li 

5  So  teach  us  how  short  time  is,  and  how  long 
Eternity,    that,    by    th'    knowledge    made 

[strong, 
Our  heart's  we  mav  rightly  to  wisdom  ap- 

[p»y 

To  shun  endless  mis'ry,  and  rest  in  the  sky. 
PSALM  90.   13—17.    Third  Part.  C.  M. 

The  prayer  of  the  saints  under  great   tribula- 
tions. 

1  Return,  O  Lord  ;  O  Lord,  how  long 

Shall  we  forsaken  r  ourn  ? 

In  thy  compassion  see  our  pain, 

And  to  thy  friends  return  ! 

2  Thy  quick  return  we  need,  we  pray, 

With  infinite  desire  ; 
Our  parched  thirst  now  satisfy, 
Before  our  hopes  expire. 

3  According  to  the  mourning  days, 

Of  sorrow,  grief,  and  pain 
That  we  have  toiFd  without  thy  smiles, 
Give  us  in  thee  to  reign. 

4  Let  now,  to  us.  thy  work  appear, 

And  glorify  thy  grace  ! 
That  we  may  in  thy  love  rejoice, 
And  praise  thee  all  our  days. 

5  Why  shou'd  we  stoop,  and  sink,  and  faint, 

As  seeing  not  thy  hand, 
Let  not  thy  promises  seem  vain, 
But  shew  thyself  our  friend. 

6  Le:  now  thy  beauty,  (so  divine  !) 

Of  love  and  faithfulness, 
Upon  us  rise,  dear  Lord,  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  in  their  race. 

7  For  all  the  glooms  of  unbelief, 

And  ruggedness  of  fear, 

31  3 


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Let  now  thy  holy  beauties  Lord, 
Anew  thy  cross  endear. 

8  Let  now  our  toils  for  thy  great  name, 
Foregoing  all  below, 
No  more  seem  vain,  but  give  us  light 
Their  endless  worth  to  know. 

PSALM  91.  1—5.  First  Part.  S.  jVL 

The  safety  and  blessedness  of  close  union  with 
God. 

1  How  happy  and  secure, 

Is  he  that  dwells  by  faith, 

Within  the  secret  place  of  God  ! 

How  fit  for  life  and  death. 

2  Cov'red  with  heavVs  shade, 

With  ev'ry  pleasing  joy, 
He  shall  abide  in  life,  in  death,  , 
His  peace  shall  none  destroy, 

3  Jesus  his  refuge  is, 

A  fortress  firm  and  sure, 
From  ev'ry  fear  and  dread  by  night. 
From  ail  by  day  secure. 

4  Tho'  ev'ry  danger  rise, 

Of  national  dismay, 
Or  ev'ry  pers'nal  fear  and  dread, 
The  Lord  will  clear  his  way. 

5  As  with  his  feathA's  fair, 

Of  mercy,  truth,  and  love, 
The  Lord  will  cover  him  that's  J 
Nor  shall  his  goings  m 

6  The  Almighty's  truth  shall  be 

A  buckler  and  a  shield  ; 
And  tho'  ten  thousand  foes  arise, 
The  saint  shall  win  the  fleid. 


PSALM  91.  6—10.     Second  Part.  L.  M. 

The  great  safety  in  all  dangers,  of  such   as 
dwell  in  God  by  firm  faith. 

1  The  man  that  makes  the  Lord  most  high 

His  habitation  and  pis  home, 
Shall  know  no  fear,  tho'  death  be  nigh," 
But  always  say,  "  Thy  will  be  done  '." 

2  Tho'  pestilence  in  darkness  stalk  ; 

At  noon-day  wide  destruction  roam  ; 
This  man  shall  calmly  thro*  them  walk  ; 
Nor  fear  the  past,  nor  all  to  come. 

3  Tho'  tvvice  ten  thousand  round  him  fall, 

His  stedfast  mind  is  undismay'd, 
Loses  by  none,  but  gains  by  all, 
He  shall  not  die,  nor  be  afraid. 

4  Or  if  the  Lord  permits  his  daath, 

He  doth  not  thereby  fall,  but  rise, 
While  sinners  feel  th'  Almighty's  wrath 
And  sink  to  hell,  he  mounts  the  skies. 

PSALM  91.  11—16.  Third  Part.  C.  M. 

Angels  guard  the  righteous.  Greadp*)mises  to 
them  that  love,  know,  and  trust  God4 

1  The  rigbt'ous  shall,  from  heav'n^s  throne, 
Have  angel  guards  to  keep 
Their  feet  from  ev'ry  hurtful  stone, 
Both  when  they  wake  and  sleep. 

2  Angels  within  their  mighty  hands 

Shall  hourly  keep  the  pure, 
Surround  them,  tho'  unseen  in  bands, 
And  guard  their  going's  sure. 

3  And  thus  tho'  lions,  dragons,  roar, 

And  ev'ry  fury  rise, 
The  right'ous  still  shall  dwell  secure, 
While  sinners'  courage  dies. 

4  "  Because,"   (sanh  he  that's  God  alone,) 

u  On  me  he  sets  his  iove, 


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"  I'll  bless  and  raise  him  to  my  throne, 
"  Nor  shall  his  goings  move. 

"  Because  this  man  has  known  my  name, 

"  And  put  his  trust  therein, 
<(  I'll  raise  him  to  eternal  fame, 

11  In  spite  of  hell  or  men. 

"  My  ear  shall  ever  hear  his  cry 
"When  grief  and  dangers  rise, 

**  And  he  shall   live  above  the  sky 
"  A  life  that  never  dies." 

PSALM  92.  1—9.  First  Part.  S.  M. 

A  morning,  or  evening  psalm. 

'Tis  good  and  great  to  praise, 

And  render  thanks  to  God, 
To  sing  to  thee,   O  Lord  most  high. 

And  sound  thy  name  abroad. 

To  show  thy  kve  and  grace, 

Withev'ry  morning  light  ; 
To  show  thy  faithfulness  by  day, 

And  then  again  by  night. 

Attune  our  hearts  to  sing, 

As  David's  harp  of  old, 
And  with  the  harpers  round  thy  throne. 

Who  sing  to  harps  of  gold. 

;  Let  us  with  solemn  sound 
Exalt  thy  grace  and  love, 
And  sing  below  as  those  on  high, 
Till  we  arrive  above. 

i  How  great  thy  glory  Lord, 
By  all  thy  works  declar'd ! 
O  let  us  praise  thy  grace  and  pow'r, 
Ever  to  be  ador'd. 

)  Creation's  mighty  frame, 

And  thy  bless'd  providence, 
Are  great,  but  thy  redeeming  love 
Sends  greater  wonder  thence. 


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7  Thy  thoughts  of  love  and  grace, 

How  boundless,  deep,  and  high  ! 
Thy  schemes  of  love  surpass  the  thought, 
Of  all  in  earth  or  sky  ' 

8  The  foolish  will  not  see  ; 

They  wonder  and  recoil  : 
The  wordly  wise  wou'd  work  it  out, 
But  perish  in  their  toil. 

9  By  thee,  O  Christ  my  Lord  !• 

The  humble  soul  shall  live  : 
But  tho*  the  wicked  spring  and  rise, 
Atheav'n  they'll  ne'er  arrive. 

10  The  proud  iniquitous, 

Who  dare  defy  thy  wrath, 
Shall  from  their  heights  of  stubborn  pride 
Be  crushed  to  endless  death. 

PSALM  92.  10—15.     Second  Part. 

Assurance  of  faith. 

1  My  God  is  faithful,  good,  and  true, 
The  same  in  ages  old  and  new, 

He  will  exalt  my  head  ! 
He  will  anoint  my  soul  with  oil, 
Make  all  mine  enemies  recoil, 

Or  sink  them  with  the  dead. 

2  The  sinner  shall  forever  die, 
Consum'd  with  vengcance  from  the  sky, 

But  Jesus  loves  the  pure  ; 
As  palm  trees  flourish,  so  shall  these. 
And  tow'r  as  Lebanon's  ceder-trees, 

Their  help  in  God  is  sure. 

3  As  planted  in  the  house  of  God, 
And  water'd  by  the  Saviour's  blood, 

Secure  within  his  court, 
The  faithful  pure  shall  flourish  high, 
Nor  stop  his  growth  beneath  the  sky. 

And  still  increase  in  fruit. 
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4  To  oldest  age  he  still  shall  bring 
The  fruit  of  worship  to  his  king-. 

And  prove  thro*  every  ill 
The  faithfulness,  and  love  of  God, 
The  truth  and  firmness  of  h%  word, 

Unmov'd  as  Zion's  hill. 

5  My  everlasting  rock  is  Chr'^, 
The  same  when  time's    arever  past, 

Confide  my  soul,  cor. 
He  is  a  God  of  righteue'  >- 
Glorious  in  pow'r,  in  truth  and  grace, 

I  shall  as  he  abide. 

PSAL;,!  92.     Third  Part. 

Resolutions  to  pr-iise  God  early  and  late.  Saints 
blessed.  Sinners  miserable.  God's  faithful- 
ness. 

1  How  goqd*  divine,  and  sweet  it  is 

To  render  thanks  and  praise  to  God : 
Thee  we  adore  in  righteousness, 

(J  thou  most  high  and  mighty  Lord  ! 
In  morning's  rise  we'll  sing  thy  grace, 
And  bless  the  evening  with  thy  praise. 

2  Each  morning  we'll  renew  our  theme, 

Thy  loving  kindness  shall  be  heard  ; 
We'll  fill  the  evening  with  thy  name, 

Thy  faithfulness  shall  be  declared  ; 
Attune  our  hearts,  O  Christ  our  king  ! 
And  we  will  make  thy  praises  ring. 

3  How  various,  Lord,  thy  wond'rous  works ! 

The  meditation  makes  us  ghid  ; 
Both  grace  and  nature  are  as  books, 

To  lead  us  in  the  heav'nly  road; 
We  triumph  in  thy  works  of  pow'r, 
Thy  works  of  mercy  we  adore  i 

4  How  deep  thy  thoughts,  Almighty  God  ! 

How  vast  thy  wisdom  and  thy  love  ! 
But  fools  who  disregard  thy  word, 


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No  joy  in  all  thy  glory  have  : 
Tho*  sinners  flourish  tor  a  time, 

They  soon  shall  sink  in  endless  shame. 

5  But  thou,  O  Lord  and  God  of  pow'r, 

When  sinners  sink,  art  still  the  same, 
Thou  art  most  high  forever  more, 

Thine,  Jesus,  is  an  endless  name, 
For  lo,  thy  foes  shall  sink  and  die, 
Thy  saints  with  thee  abide  on  high 

6  Like  palm-trees  shall  the  righteous  bloomj 

And  flourish  in  the  courts  of  G<xl ; 
As  cedars  grow  in  Lebanon, 

So  shall  the  saints  in  God's  abode, 
To  oldest  age  still  yielding  fruit, 
With  higher  branches,  deeper  root. 

7  Thus  shall  the  truth  of  God  appear  ; 

In  youth,  in  age,  his  word  is  sure  ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  stars  may  disappear, 

His  truth  shall  still  as  heav'n  indure  ; 
Triers'  no  unrighteousness  in  him, 
Adore,  my  soul,  Jehovah's  name  ! 

PSALM  93.     First    Part. 

God's  reign  over  all,  his  throne  immoveable 
by  hell  or  men,   &.c. 

1  The  Lord  Jejhovah  reigneth, 
Deck'd  in  majestic  glory  ! 
He  Dwells  on  high, 
And  from  the  sky, 
Reveals  his  name  "  the  hoiy." 
He  girds  himself  with  pow'r, 
He  made  and  he  preservetk. 
The  earth  and  sky, 
And  from  on  high 
Himself  to  man  revealeth. 
2  Thy  throne  abide th  ever, 
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No  floods  of  men, 

Of  hell  or  sin, 
Against  thy  kingdom  dashing, 
Tho'  lifted  high  as  heaven, 
With  hellish  expectation, 

Can  move  thy  reign, 

But  by  thee  slain 
Shall  howl  beneath  destruction. 

3  The  Lord  on  high  Almighty, 
O'er  all  creation  reigneth, 

Not  all  the  waves 

That  malice  gives 
His  throne  o'erturns  or  movetfr  : 
Sure  are  thy  testimonies, 
And  holiness  becometh 

In  thought  and  word, 

Thy  house  my  God, 
Thro'  time,  and  when  it  endeth. 

PSALM  93.     Second  Part.  S..M. 

The  Lord's  reign  and   power   superior   to  all 
other  powers.     His  truth  firm,  &c. 

1  The  Lord  with  glory  clad. 

In  majesty  doth  reign  : 
The  Lord  himself  with  strength  doth  gird., 
Sov'reign  of  heav'n  and  men. 

2  He  made  and  fix'd  the  world, 

Founded  on  his  decree  ; 
His  throne's  established  of  old, 
From  all  eternity. 

3  The  floods  have  lifted  up, 

O  Lord,  the  floods  of  hell 
Have  lilted  up  their  voice,  to  cope 
With  thee,  but  lo  t  they  fall. 

4  Jesus  my  God  on  high, 

Is  mightier  than  the  noise> 


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And  rage  of  all  beneath  the  sky, 
He  stills  the  Lion's  voice. 

5  His  kingdom  stands  secure 

In  heaven  and  in  earth  ; 
His  truth  shall  stand  as  heav'n  secure, 
And  Zion  as  his  truth. 

6  Thy  words,  O  Lord  of  hosts, 

Are  true  and  ever  sure; 
And  holiness  becomes  thy  house 
O  God,  forever  more. 

PSALM  94.  1—11.  First  Part.    L.  M. 

Flying  to  God  under  the  oppression  and  scofF 
of  persecutors.  God  hears  and  sees  all 
things. 

1  O  God,  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead  ! 

Whose  right  it  is  to  bless  or  curse  ! 
Reveal  thyself  our  cause  to  plead, 
And  judge  between  thy  foes  and  us. 

2  The  pow'rs  of  darkness  triumph  loud 

Against  thy  saints ;    O  Lord,  how  long 
Shall  men  of  sin  prevail  ?     Who  proud 
Oppress  us  with  reproach  and  wrong. 

3  They  sore  afflict  thine  heritage, 

The  widow,  stranger,  fatherless  ; 
O  God  descend,  attend  thy  charge, 
And  help  us  in  our  great  distress. 

4  They  boast  M  the  Lord  shall  never  see, 

Nor  hear,  nor  our  complaints  regard  :" 
When  will  the  brutish  learn  of  thee  ? 
The  rebel  fools  return  to  God  ? 

5  Shall  he  not  hear  that  made  the  ear  ? 

Shall  he  not  see  that  form'd  the  eye  ? 
He  hears,  he  sees,  let  rebels  fear, 

Ere  he  consumes  them  from  the  sky. 


6  He  that  elves  knowledge  unto  man. 
Shall  he  not  know,  all  good  and  ill  ? 
He  [  .'s  thoughts,   the  good,  the 

To  raise  I  Mr  sink  to  hell. 

v?odof  affi  .  .astisements  from 

God,  to  k 

1  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou 

>:'nest  Lord,  and  from  thy  law 
100I, 
To  J  :ul. 

I  in  peace  ; 
All  the  pure  in  heart  shai 
Willing  to  be  I  ..ee. 

3  Whom  t'  s-bless'd, 

*Tis  that  he  mi 

p  him  from  the  snares  of  h 
Bring  him  ne..  to  dwell. 

:<  the  Lord  afflict  us  sore, 
As  if   down  to  raise  no  more, 
Still  be-'H  bless  and  raise  u- 
final  hope. 

the  Lord, 
Bought  with  J  -g  blood, 

All  to  our  behalf  shall  turn, 

a  thou 
Chist'ne 

*C  p  al. 


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My  tool  h«d  sank  is  shame, 

H        '        :      .  :     :    .  f.    : ::    "       i*i 

2  When  I  exdaiaVd,  "  my  strength  is  goae  !* 

And  said,  "  my  foot:  hath  s%'d  V 
Tkj  oaercj  lev  and  Bade  BM  i::::r, 
And  lo,  I  iprwanHeapM  * 

3  How  do  thy  coaafbrts  fiD  mj  soal 

WhaV  I  aaraey  thy  low  : 

Nor  eery  those  above. 

4  Ihal  M^'-t  Bad  dirkani  joio  In  cz*  > 

Of.  .:vt  and  bate  ignc  1 

V.   -.:.-=   ".-  -    :-.     -  .  ;.:'  ■    :lr:~.f, 
Shall  jaia  blifiij. 

5  7-:*  >:.::  ri:rr :.  :  me::".-  _-  :';:.cL:  ':..ri'. 

I:.i::    _-  -  :■>  Li  ■  : 
A;i.:  i:  :.ij  m...:;.  -....;■-  :*-.:  i:.i7r:r":.: 
The  ;..=:.  tad  crash  meat  Goes. 

:    7.".;  :./-.•-:.:  L  :  .--.:*-  -    _.^_..  ;t, 
M     : :  .  •.   : :    rt :  _  :*r    : .  :t  : 
7-r    ::.ri  V:ii..  r.7.    ;r.:  .  :-:/.  -  .-n-f, 
And  hefl  shaO  own  his  pow"r- 

PSALM  95. 1—7.   Hit  Part.  L 

I:.j.:^::  r  7  '  n .-  =  ?.  i. '  ir .:  - i  :  :  -  : :  C- :  7 

Saaati  arc  hiv  b«V 
1    r  ■'■:-.  i7  ;.-;  :.i  -.::  i-.i  >.:  .i  i  -r, 
In  songs  of  triemph  to  oar  k5  ag, 

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2  Before  his  presence  let  us  rise, 

In  joyful  sounds  that  reach  the  skies, 
For  he  is  God  of  gods  alone, 
Eternity's  his  house  and  throne. 

3  The  depths  of  earth  and  hell  are  his. 
And  his  the  might  of  all  that  is  ; 

He  made  the  mountains,  seas-  and  lands, 
And  by  his  power  creation  stands. 

4  Thus  great,  before  him  all  should  bow, 
In  praise  and  prayer  unto  him  flow  ! 
The  saints  are  his,  and  he  is  theirs, 
He  loves  us,  numb'ring  all  our  hairs. 

PSALM  95.  S — 11      Second  Part.  L.  M. 
Sinners  warned,  &c. 

1  Ye  sinners  harden  not  your  hearts, 

As  did  the  stubborn  Jew|  of  old  ; 
Beware  of  God's  revenging  darts, 

Of  wrath  beware,  of  grace  take  hold  1 

2  Tho'  he  may  bear  for  years  and  years, 

He'll  rend  you  as  of  old  the  Jews  ; 
In  his  almighty  wrath  he  swears 
No  rest  to  those  his  grace  abuse. 

3  Aggriev'd  in  suffering  long  your  ways, 

His  veng'ance  hightens  ev'ry  hour; 
Tho'  for  a  space  his  wrath  delays, 
Repent,  or  die  forever  more. 

PSALM  95.     1—7.     Third  Part. 
Desiring  to  sing  praise,  &c. 

1  O  come,   and  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord, 
All  ye  that  love  his  name,  and  trust  his  word. 
With  joy  the  rock  of  our  salvation  sing, 
And  shout  him  savior,  prophet,  priest  and 

[king 

2  Before  his  presence  let  us  come  with  joy, 
While  psalms,  and  songs,  and  hymns  our 

[lips  employ  ; 


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For  lo,  the  Lord  is  great,  a  God  of  gods  ! 
A  King  of  kings  is  Christ, and  Lord  of  lords, 

3  His  are  the  heights  and  depths,  heav'n,  sea, 

[and  land, 
And  all  events  are  in  his  mighty  hand  : 
.Let  all  the  earth  adore  his  awful  name, 
Bow  down,  and  kneel,  before  the  great  I  am. 

4  For  he's  our  God,  and  we  his  people  are, 
His  sheep,  and  he  a  pasture  doth  prepare; 
Christ  is  the  door  to  pastures  in  the  sky, 
Who  enters  there  by  him  shall  never  die. 

PSALM  96.     7—11.     Fourth  Part. 

Warning  to  Sinners. 

1  To-day  ye  sons  of  men,  if  ye  will  hear 
The  voice  of  God,   now  harken  and  draw 

[near, 
Nor  as  the  Jews  of  old  dare  steal  your  hearts, 
When  in  the  wilderness  they  drew  his  darts. 

2  Grieve  not  your  maker,  O  ye  sons  of  men, 
Recount  the  millions  that  have  dy'd  by  sin  ; 
Thoc  years  and  years  his  vengeance  doth  for- 

[bear, 
He  doth  to  rebels  endless  vengeance  swear. 

3  His  saints  shall  enter  an  eternal  rest, 
With  peace  and  everlasting  blessings  blast ; 
But  sinners  who  neglect  his  grace  and  truth, 
Shall  never  find  his  rest,   but  feel  his  wrath, 

PSALM  97.     1—13.     First  Part. 
Christ  our  Lord  and  King. 
1  Dear  lambs  of  my  God, 
Come  sing  to  your  Lord  ; 
Declare  him  your  king, 
Adore  him  and  sing; 
His  mercy  adore, 
His  name  and  his  pow'r  ; 
Shew  forth  his  salvation  till  time  is  no  more, 

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2  His  glory  declare, 
His  wonders  revere, 
His  wonders  of  grace 
Throughout  ev'ry  place, 
For  mighty  is  he, 

His  power  we  see, 
By  Christ  we  are  made  from  our  wretchedness 

[free 

3  All  beauty  and  love, 
Below  and  above, 
In  majesty  shine, 
In  glory  divine, 

In  Jesus  our  king  ; 
Adore  him  and  sing, 
And  make  his  loud  honors  and  majesty  ring. 

4  Give,  give  to  the  Lord, 
His  glory  as  God  ; 

All  honour  is  due, 
From  me  and  from  you, 
All  worship  and  praise, 
To  Jesus's  grace, 
To  Jesus's  goodness,    throughout  ev'ry  place. 

5  He  reigneth  above, 
His  scepter  is  love  ; 
The  earth  shall  rejoice, 
In  triumphs  of  voice  ; 
His  saints  shall  be  strong, 
In  heart  and  in  tongue, 

To  sound  the  bright  glories  that  to  him  belong. 

6  Let  Heaven  rejoice. 
Let  earth  make  a  noise, 
The  sea  and  the  land, 
At  Jesus'  command, 

"  Go  gather  my  heirs, 
"  The  time  now  appears, 
u  Their  blood  to  avenge,  and  to  wipe  off  their 

[teajs.* 

7  For  lo,  he  will  come, 
Upon  his  white  throne, 


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To  judge  all  the  earth, 
In  justice,  and  truth  : 
Rejoice  for  the  day 
Of  his  coming-,  and  say, 
Come  Jes^s,  come  quickly,  we  long  for  the  day. 

PSALM  96.     5—9,  13.     Second  Part. 

The  Lord  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods    in 
Earth  or  Hell.     C.  M. 

1  The  Lord  is  great  and  glorious  too, 

And  greatly  to  be  prajfe'd 
And  to  be  fear'd  above  all  gods, 
Tho'  all  in  hell  were  rais'd, 

2  "  God  of  this  word,"  the  devils  call'd, 

And  mighty  is  his  pow'r, 
But  God  the  Lord's  Omnipotent, 
Him  fear,  and  him  adore. 

3  All,  all  the  gods  of  earth  and  hell 

Are  idols,  nor  can  they 
Create  an  attorn,  but  the  Lord 
Made  heavm,  and  earth,  and  sea. 

4  Honor  and  majesty  are  his, 

And  flame  before  his  throne  ; 
Beauty,  and  strength,    and  loveliness         "*" 
Jin  all  his  ways  are  shown. 

5  Give  ye  unto  the  Lord,  your  hearts, 

O  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 
Glory  and  strength  to  him  ascribe, 
Glory  is  due  his  name  ! 

6  O  fear  and  worship  ye  the  Lord, 

In  heautious  holiness  ! 
Fear  ye  before  him  all  the  earth, 
'Tis  his  to  curse  or  bless. 

7  The  Lord  will  come  and  judge  the  earth, 

He  is  the  judge  of  all  ; 
All  other  gods, — or  fiends,   or  men, 
Or  stone,   or  gold,  must  fall. 


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8  The  Lord  will  judge  in  righteousness, 

And  by  the  laws  of  truth, 
.    The  pure  and  true  shall  have  his  smiles, 

The  foul  and  false  his  wrath. 

PSALM  97.     1—8.     First  Part. 

The  Lord  reigneth    over  all  gods.     11 
raise  the  dead  and  judge  the  world.     L.  M. 

1  The  Lord  doth  reign,  let  thc  earth  rejoice, 

The  multitude  of  Isles  be,  gl:xlr 
Yea,  lift  aloud  a  cheerful  voice, 

With  wreaths  of  praises  crown  his  head. 

2  All  wonders,  and  unsearchable, 

Immense  and  past  a  mortal's  thought, 
As  clouds  and  darkness  terrible 

Surround  his  high  and  glorious  court. 

3  Judgment,  and  pow'r,  and  righteousness 

The  habitations  of  his  throne, 

The  nations  curse,  or  nations  bless, 

As  they  obey  him,  or  disown. 

4  A  fire  of  death  before  him  goes 

And  burneth  up  his  enemies  ; 
His  lightnings  shall  affright  his   foes, 
His  voice  can  shake  the  earth  and  skies. 

5  The  hills  as  heated  wax  snail  melt, 

Before  the  Lord  of  all  the  earth, 
When  he  shall  come  Omnipotent, 

To  raise  the  dead,  for  love,  and  wrath, 

6  Then  shall  the  heav'ns  his  truth  declare, 

The  earth  and  all  that  therein  is  ; 
And  all  shall  his  great  right  declare, 
Sinners  to  curse,  and  saints  to  bless. 

7  The  Lord  is  God,  confounded  be 

All  they  that  worship  other  ^ods; 
Worship  ye  him  all  gods,  for  he 
Is  God  of  gods,  and  Lord  of  lords. 


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8  Zion  shall  hear  and  shall  be  glad, 

When   Christ  shall  come    to  judge  the 

[earth, 
With  him  ascend,  (her  glorious  head!) 
While  sinners  sink  in  endless  death. 

PSALM  97.  10,  9.  11,  12.    C.  M. 

Hatred  to  sin,  encouraged  by  promises,  &c. 

1  Hate  evil,  ye  that  love  the  Lord  ; 

Hate  sin,  his  wounding  foe  ; 
All  he  will  bless  that  thro*  Christ's  blood 
And  grace,  all  sin  forego. 

2  His  faithful  saints  he  will  preserve, 

And  succour  from  their  foes, 
As  Lord  of  all  below,  above, 
In  reign  that  has  no  close. 

3  True  light  is  for  the  righteous  sown. 

True  gladness  for  the  pure, 
Who  blest  below,  when  he  shall  come, 
Are  blest  for  ever  more. 

4  Rejoice  ye  righteous  in  the  Lord, 

Andsacrifice  with  praise, 
For  holy  is  his  name  and  word, 
Faithful  his  promises. 

PSALM  98.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

The  promis  of  God  to  send  a  Savior  fulfilled  : 
for  which  praise  him  with  delight,  Sec. 

1  Now,  sing  a  new,   a  lasting  song, 

For  lo,  the  arm  of  God 
Maintains  his  truth,  declared  so  long, 
The  promis  of  his  word. 

2  Salvation's  come  thro4  Jesus'  name, 

No  more  let  sinners  mock; 
Let  Jews  and  Gentiles  own  their  sil^me 
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3  God  spake  the  promis,  nor  forgot, 

€f  My  Son  shall  die  for  man," 
Tho'  lorfg  his  truth  the  nations  taught, 
Unfailing  was  the  plan. 

4  His  mercy,  righteousness,  and  love 

Stood  firm  to  Abram's  line  ; 
To  all  the  nations  he  doth  prove, 
His  promis  was  divine. 

5  The  great  salvation  of  cur  God, 

Is  now  to  th'  earth  made  known  ;  ^ 

Jesus  has  pour'd  his  vital  blood, 
For  sinners  to  attone. 

6  O  make  a  joyful  noise  and  sing 

New  songs  unto  the  Lord  ; 
And  shout  and  wonder  at  the  King 
That  gave  for  us  his  blood. 

7  As  with  the  trumpet,  cornet,  harp, 

In  voices  of  delight, 
Shout  with  the    tongue,  and  with  the  heart 
Receive  and  bless  the  light, 

8  Let  all  the  seas  and  oceans  roar, 

The  world  and  all  therein  ; 
And  let  the  touring  floods  adore 
The  spoiler  of  our  sin. 

9  Let  all  the  hills  together  sing, 

Before  the  Lord  on  high, 
Till  Christ  our  king  shall  come  again, 
To  judgment,  not  to  die. 

10  He,  once  a  sacrifice  for  man, 

Is  also  final  judge  ; 
As  sure  as  once,  he'll  come  again, 
To  all  a  curse  or  pledge. 

PSALM  98.     Second  Part. 
The  Saviour  is  come,  according  to  promise*. 

Let  all  things  praise  him.    He  is  final  judge. 
1  Tho*  hell  and  earth  'gainst  heav'n  assay'd, 
(Tho'  some  coiuinu'd  prayer,) 


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To  doubt  God's  truth,  wherein  he  said 

"   Man's  sins  my  Son  shall  bear  ; 
His  holy  arm — right  hand  of  love, 
Has  brought  the  triumph  from  above. 

£  The  Lord  has  made  his  mercy  known 

In  Jesus'  birch  and  death, 
His  promis  steadfast  a»>  his  throne 

Made  true  to  all  the  earth  ; 
The  nations  lost  of  ev'ry  good, 
May  now  be  heal'd  thro'  Jesus'  blood. 

3  Thus  God,  in  gift  of  Christ  his  Son, 

Reveal's  his  mercy  near, 
All,  all  who  for  his  mercy  mourn 

Shall  prove  his  love  sincere  ; 
Fos  still  his  merits  are  the  same, 
Till  he  shall  come  to  earth  again. 

4  Let  earth  and  heav'n  exulting  sing, 

With  all  that  therein  is! 
Adore  the  great  redeeming  king, 

Of  woe  he  bring]  us  bliss  ! 
Shout  all  the  world,  with  triumph  shout, 
Believe  the  wond'rous  news,  nor  doubt.     ' 

5  Eternal  wisdom  spake  the  plan, 

The  son  of  God  must  die, 
And  rise  again  for  sinful  man  ; 

And  truth  can  never  lie  : 
Thence  as  to  death,  for  man  ordaiu'd, 
He's  also  final  judge,  proclaim'd. 

6  Again  he'll  come  to  plead  his  blood, 

Plead  it  against  his  foes, 
But  for  his  friends,  who  trust  his  word, 

And  him  their  pourtion  chuse  : 
He'll  judge  the  world  'n  truth  and  pow'r, 
Nq  more  to  fear,  or  hope  no  more. 
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PSALM  99.  1—5.      First  Part.    L.  M. 

The  Lord  reigneth,  let  all  worship  him,  Zion 
is  his  care,  &x. 

1  High  'twixt  the  holy  cherubims, 
The  great  Jehovah  sits  and  reigns  ; 
Let  earth  in  trembling  worship  move  ; 
Let  all  adore,  below,  above. 

2  Tho'  thus  exalted  is  the  Lord, 
In  high  Eternity's  abode, 

He  dwells  among  his  people  here, 
And  Zion  is  his  greatest  care. 

3  Inspire  our  hearts,  O  Lord,  to  bless 
Thy  mighty  name  of  holiness  ? 

Let  equity  and  judgment  stand, 
Upheld  by  thy  almighty  hand. 

4  Worship  and  praise  the  holy  Lord  I 
Bow  down  before  the  feet  of  God  1 
Declare  his  love,  exalt  his  name, 
Shew  forth  the  gtories  of  the  Lamb. 

PSALM  99.  6—9.    Second  Part.  L.  M. 

God  answered  prayer  of  old,  and  still  will  do 
so  if  we  pray  in  faith. 

1  ,The  Lord  thro'  ev'ry  age  is  one, 
Forever  stands  his  faithful  throne  ; 
As  Moses,  Aaron,  Samuel,  he 
Did  answer,  he  will  answer  me. 

2  He  spoke  to  them  in  word  and  powcr. 
And  blessings  did  around  them  show'r; 
So  he  will  answer  us,  if  we 

As  they  his  pv;re  commands  obey. 

3  As  we  they  had  infirmities, 
Provoking  heav'n's  jealousies  ; 

P. at  tho'  on  these  he'll  vang'ance  take. 
He'll  answer  pray'r  for  Jesus'  sake. 

4  Wherefore  exalt  the  holy  Lord, 

And  blesi  his  name,  an<J  trust  his  word  ; 


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For  truth  and  faithfulness  are  his, 
His  foes  to  curse,  his  frfends  to  bless. 

PSALM  100.     L.  M. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  the  Lord,  as  God  a- 
lone,  our  maker,  redeemer,  8cc. 

1  O  serve  the  Lord  with  joyful  songs, 
Make  joyful  music  with  your  tongues  ; 
With  gladness  let  all  nations  raise 
The  great  Jehovah's  sounding  praise, 

2  For  he  is  Lord  and  God  most  high, 
He  made  us,  with  the  earth  and  sky, 
Andtho'  like  sheep  we  went  astray, 
Thro'  Christ,  his  Son,  return  we  may, 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
To  Christ  Eternal  praise  belongs  ; 
Adorn  his  courts  with  joyful  praise, 
Be  thankful  for  redeeming  grace. 

4  Ten  thousand  mercies  he  bestows,- 
Ten  thonsand  thanks  each  mortal  owes  i 
Pastures  of  grace  his  hand  prepares, 
Rich  dainties  for  his  worshipers. 

5  Behold  how  gracions  is  the  Lord> 
His  grace  is  endless,  firm  his  word, 
His  truth  thro'  ev'ry  age  indures, 

Praise  God,  my  Soul,  with  ail  thy  pow'rs  ! 

PSALM  101.  1>  2.  First  Part.  S.  M. 
Praise  to  divine  mercy. 

1  Attun'd  by  mercy's  charms, 

Mercv  shall  be  my  song, 
Of  grace  and  justice  I  will  sing, 
All  thanks  to  God  belong  ! 

2  Thy  mercy  made  the  world, 

And  mercy  all  preserves, 


5Twas  mercy  brought  Redemption  down, 
Jesus  the  praise  deserves  ! 

3  In  wisdom's  perfect  way, 

My  goings  I'll  direct  ; 
Thereby  I'll  walk  within  my  house^ 
This  shall  my  soul  protect. 

4  I  wait  thy  coining  Lord, 

I  tremble  for  the  right  ; 
AH  dark  and  weak  I  nothing  know 
Without  thy  spirit's  light ! 

PSALM  101.  4—8.  Second  Part.  C.  aff 
Principally  for  Magistrates. 

1  A  feoward  heart  shall  from  me  rlee, 

I'll  turn  from. wicked  ones  ; 
The  slanderer  shaTl  my  office  fear; 
And  proud  and  haughty  drones. 

2  Mine  eyes  shall  be  upon  the  men 

Faithful  to  truth  and  God, 
That  they  may  with  me  dwell  in  peace, 
For  righteous  council's  good, 

3  The  men  that  walk  in  perfectness 

Shall  serve  me,  them  I  choose; 
But  he  that  works  deceit  shall  not 
Have  place  within  my  house. 

4  And  he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not 

Ev'n  tarry  in  my  sight  ; 
The  wick'd  I'll  suppress,  and  be 
A  praise  to  men  upright. 

PSALM  101.  3—7.  Third  Part,  S.  M. 
The  true  Christian  Magistrate. 

1  I'll  turn  my  eyes  from  sin, 
Nor  will  I  council  take 
From  samples  of  ungodly  ones, 
Who  God's  commands  forsake. 


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2  I  hate  the  work  of  those 

Who  turn  aside  from  thee, 
It  shall  not  touch  my  head,  nor  heart, 
For  sin's  a  hell  to  me. 

3  The  froward  and  perverse 

I'll  bid  depart  my  sight, 

The  wicked's  council  I  abhor, 

The  pure  are  my  delight. 

4  The  evil  speakers,  I, 

With  all  the  lofty  proud, 
Will  keep  aloof,  without  my  door, 
As  satan's  dangerous  brood. 

5  Mine  eyes  are  on  the  just, 

The  faithful  of  the  land  ; 
The  saints  are  my  delight,  and  they 
Shall  in  my  house  attend. 

6  The  man  that  works  deceit 

No  place  with  me  shall  have  ; 
And  he  that  telleth  lies  I  hold 
More  loathsome  than  the  grave. 

PSALM  102.  1—11.  First  Part.  L.  M. 

For  an  afflicted,  persecuted  Christian,  likened 
unto  Christ  by  sufferings. 

1  Hide  not  thy  pity  from  me  Lord, 

But  hear  my  prayer,  thro'  Jesus'  blood, 
Incline  thine  ear  when  trobie's  nigh, 
Hide  not  thy  face,  but  to  me  fly. 

2  My  days  consume  away  like  smoke, 

My  heart  with  heavy  groans  seems  broke  ; 

My  bones  are  burned  %as  an  hearth, 

As  withering  grass  so  seems  my  strength, 

3  My  food's  forgotton  thro'  distress, 
I'm  like  a  bird  in  th'  wilderness  ; 
I  mourn  as  any  desert  owl, 

I  watch  as  any  hunted  fowl. 

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4  I  seem  forsaken  and  alone, 
Mine  enemies  increase  my  moan, 
They  on  me  rage  from  day  to  day, 
As  sworn  to  drag  my  soul  away. 

5  I've  eaten  ashes  with  my  bread, 

So  crush'd  with  ev'ry  pain  and  dread  ; 
I've  mingled  weeping  with  my  drink, 
I  seem'd  so  near  on  ruin's  brink  : 

6  Because  of  thy  mysterious  ways, 
For  first  thou  lifted  up  my  face, 
(Constraining  me  thy  truth  to  own,) 
But  now  alas,  hast  cast  me  down. 

7  Who,  O  my  God,  can  fathom  this  I 
Arid  is  it  for  my  woe,  or  bliss  ? 

My  days  as  any  shadow  fly, 
Attend  and  raise  me,  or  I  die. 

PSALM  102.  12—20.  Second  Part.  L.  M. 
Zion  revived  after  great  tribulations. 

1  Tho'  generations  melt  as  grass, 

The  Lord  forever  shall  endure  ; 

The  God  of  pow'r  and  righteousness 

Shall  Zion's  mercies  still  secure. 

2  Thou  wilt  arise  for  Zion's  strength, 

The  time  to  favour  her  is  come  ; 
Thou  wilt  appear,  her  help,  at  length, 
And  make  her  palaces  thy  home 

3  For  now  again  thy  servants  love 

Both  Zion,  and  her  Saviour  God; 

And  thou  wilt  to  th'  ungodly  prove, 

The  truth  and  terror  of  thy  word. 

4  God  will  regard  our  humble  prayer  : 

The  destitute  he'll  not  despise  ; 
In  Zion  he'll  again  appear, 

And  show  his  glory  from  the  skies. 

5  Let  ev'ry  age,  that  yet  may  come, 

Record  thy  faithfulness  of  God, 


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That  ev'ry  age  may  give  him  room, 
And  trust  and  praise  his  faithful  word, 

6  For  he  hath  heard  us  from  on  high, 
And  sent  his  gracious  answer  down  ; 
When  ev'ry  dread  and  fear  were  nigh, 
His  love  and  glory  round  us  shone. 

PSALM  102.  22—28.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 

Desiring  to  live  longer  for  God's  glory,  &c 

1  While  multitudes  together  run, 

From  diiPrent  ways,  to  serve  the  Lord, 
kly  strength  he  weak'ned  in  the  way, 
days  were  made  a  weary  load. 

i,  O  take  me  not  my  God, 
Away  so  soon,  thy  years  indure 
Thro'  generations  all,  and  I 

Wou'd  live,  to  serve  thy  glory  more. 

0  The  earth's  foundations  thou  of  old 

Hast  laid,  and  O,  the  heav'ns  above 
Ti -./  hands  have  made,  and  all  are  thine. 
The  same  art  thou  tho*  all  remove. 

4  They  ail  shall  perish,  but,  thou,  Lord, 
Shalt  still  indure  ;  as  garments  they 
Wax  old,  and  as  a  vesture  shall 
All,  all  be  chang'd,  and  pass  away, 

But  thou  the  same  forever  art : 
Thy  years,  O  Lord,  shall  have  no  end  : 

The  children  of  thy  saving  grace 
Shall  also  to  thy  courts  ascend. 

PSALM  102.  19—28.  Fourth  Pact. 

Desiring   to»  live  longer  for  the  glory  of  God, 

in  time.     Double  L.  M. 

1  From  heav'n  the  Lord  beholds  the  earth, 

From  his  great  sanctuary  hjgh  ; 
To  him  all  life,  t3  him  all  death 

.'  ev'ry  age  is  seen,  and  why; 

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Me.  he  hath  b;d  to  spread  his  name, 
But  io,  as  in  the  joyful  race, 
,  My  strength  he  weak'ied,  broke  with  pain, 
And  near  death  seem'd,  to  end  my  days. 

2  I  said,  "  0  take  me  not  away, 

"  My  God.  at  whose  command  I  fly  ! 
u  But  lengthen  still  my  active  day, 

i:  Thou  Lord  o£  life  who  ne'er  canst  die  1 
"Of  old  thou  laid'st  the  earth  beiow, 

u  With  strong  foundations,  and  on  high 
<c  Spread  out  the  heav'ns  as  ne'er  to  bow, 

44  But  chou  shalt  live  when  all  shall  die. 

3  ftv These  all  shall  wax  as  garments  old, 

"  And  as  a  vesture  shalt  be  chang'd, 
"  But  thou  thy  throne  shalt  ever  hold, 

"  Without  begining,  without  end. 
"  Some  longer  semb'lance  of  thyself 

"  On  me  bestow,  to  spread  thy  love, 
"In  life  below,  then  give  me  proof 

"  Thy  saints,  as  thou,  shall  live  above." 

PSALM  102.     102—12.    Fifth  Part. 
Great  troubles,  with  resignation.    L.  M. 

1  How  hard  my  lessons!  help  me  Lord! 

What  heights  of  ease !  what  depths  of  pain! 
Checker  my  life,  and  waist  my  blood, 
Who  takes  me  up,  casts  down  again  ! 

2  Thou  Lord  didst  set  me  up,  and  strong 

In  thee,  I  triumph 'd  in  thy  name  ; 
But  lo,  anon  thou  cast  me  down  ! 
How,  why,  shou'd  I  arise  again  I 

3  My  days  are  like  a  shadow  short, 

Declining  quick  to  be  no  more; 
As  grass  my  flesh  must  die  and  rot, 
But  lo,  my  soul  shall  still  indure! 

4  As  are  thy  endless  days  my  God, 

So  shall  my  soul  forever  Utc  J 


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I  thence  thro'  ail  will  trust  thy  word, 
All,  all  things  take  who  all  things  gave  I 

PSALM  1C3.     1—11.     First  Part. 

Joyful  Praise,  &c.     L.  M. 

1  O  bless  the  Lord  my  ransom'd  soul, 

Let  all  within  me  bless  his  name; 
Let  songs  and  shouts  thro'  nature  role. 
And  all  his  wond'rous  acts  proclaim. 

2  His  mighty  benefits  record, 

Nor  once  forget  his  faithful  care  ; 
He  sent  his  truth,  and  gave  his  word, 
And  show'd  thee  all  his  mercies  near. 

f>  He  hath  forgiven  all  thy  sins, 

Redeemed  thy  life  from  death  and  hell, 
He  all  thy  battles  fights  and  wins, 

And  makes  thee  strong  to  do  his  will- 

4  He  raiseth  thee  from  sin  and  dust, 

And  causeth  thee  to  soar  aloft ; 
As  eagles  range  the  upper  coast 
So  Jesus  doth  my  spirit  waft. 

5  His  ways  to  Moses  he  made  known, 

Glorious  and  worthy  of  a  God ! 
His  acts  to  Israel  ;  and  his  Son 

lias  much  enlarged  tne  true  record. 

6  My  God  protects  in'  oppress'. ;  the  wrong'd' 

He  keepeta  j   dgrrtent  thro*  the  earth  ; 
Mercy  of  old  to  Got  belong'^, 

He's  full  of  grace,  and  slow  to  wrath. 

7  As         -  ?n  's  high  above  tho  ear-h, 

his  saints  ! 
He  call's  them  sons,  by  hca-   nty  birth, 
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PSALM  103.     12— IS.     Second  Pai 

Believers'  sins  pardoned,  God  a  tender  Father, 
&C.    C.  M 

1  As  distant  as  the  east  from  west, 

Hath  God  remov'J  our  sins"; 
He-  >rd,  and  we  were  bless'd, 

On  earth  our  heav'n  begins, 

2  Tender  a1?  kindest  fathers  he 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 
Showing  them  mercy,  and  will  be 
Their  everlasting;  fame. 

3  He  knows  our  weakneis  and  our  foes, 

He  sees  we  are  but  dust ; 

And  in  our  help  before  us  goes, 

And  bids  us  on  him  trust. 

4  Man  is  but  grass  that  blows  away 

And  sees  his  place  no  more, 
Short  is  the  span  of  human  day, 
Oul  race  is  quickly  o'er. 

5  But  thine  Almighty  mercy  Lord, 

From  everlasting  is, 
And  still  indures  while  thou  art  God  j 
Thy  greatest  glory  this. 

6  Thy  mercy's  endless  magazine 

Is  open  to  thy  heirs  ; 
Tho'  countless  fears  shou'd  intervene, 
Thou  mindest  ev'n  our  hairs. 

PSALM  103.     19—22.    Third  Part. 

The  august  Creator,  and  Savior  ;  all  called  to 
bless  and  praise  his  name,  CiTc.     I*.  I\J. 

1  Jehovah,  the  Almighty  God, 
Who.form'd  all  nature  by  his  word, 
Prepar'd  his  throne  in  heav'n  of  old, 
In  grandeur  that  can  ne'er  be  told. 

2  His  kingdom  ruleth  over  all, 
While  nations  rise,  and  nations  fall ; 


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Bless  him  ye  angels  in  your  might. 
And  all  ye  ministers  of  i!r!u. 

3  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts, 
Thro'  all  \is  works,  thro*  all  his  costa  ; 
Let  all  his  mighty  works  proclaim 

£-    Their  great  Creator's  pow'r  and  fame. 

4  Thro'  ev'ry  place  of  his  domain, 
Let  all  his  works  proclaim  his  name  ! 
Bless  thou  his  glorious  name  my  soul, 
And  sing  his  grace  who  made  thee  whole  ! 

5  Lifted  in  rapture  I  will  sing 
To  Jesus  my  almighty  king, 

'Bove  all  his  works  I  owe  him  praise, 
And  praise  shall  fill  my  years  and  days. 

C  Lost  in  the  survey  of  his  love, 
I  soar  thro*  clouds  and  stars  a hove  ; 
And  all  my  soul  adores  his  grace, 
As  favoured  most  of  all  my  race. 

PSALM  104.  1—23.     First  Part. 

The  wonders  of  the  creator  God  ;  his  power, 
wisdom,  goodness,  occ. 

1  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  Lord  most  high', 
Deck'din  the  glories  of  the  sky  ! 

Of  heav'n  and  earth  creative  cause  ; 
From  his  eternal  seat  he  came. 
To  make  and  spread  this  wond'rous  frame, 

Of  earth,  and  sky,  and  fix  thfir  laws. 

2  Where  darkness,  anarchy,  and  naught, 
Had  held  their  long  hut  silent  court, 

He  callkd  the  world;  from  naught  it  came, 
Compact  of  water,  earth,  and  air  ; 
So  at  his  word,  each  ambient  star, 

With  sun,  and  moon,  from  nought  weie 

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3  In  his  great  nnc ontroled  might, 
Hecall'd  omnipotant  for  light, 

And  light  dispread  the  earth  and  skies  1 
His  angels,  ministers  of  lire, 
Before  created,  dwelling  hire, 

Beheld  his  pow'r  in  glad  surprize. 

4  A  joy  alone's  unfinished  joy, 

But  angels  saw,  and  from  on  high 

With  God  rejoic'd,  while  in  his  pow'r 
He  spread  the  heav'ns  in  glorious  form, 
Handling  the  earth  in  his  strong  arm, 
Making  its  vast  foundations  sure. 

5  The  floods  above  the  mountains  stood, 
But  fled  obsequious  to  his  word  ; 

And  as  before  omnipotence 
With  roaiing  from  the  mountain  tops, 
While  the  vast  channel  for  them  stoops, 

They   take    their   bounds    to    come    not 

[thence, 

6  Throc  air  the  liquid  store  returns, 
Pour'd  on  the  earth,  compact  with  veins, 

And  vallies  yield  refreshing  springs, 
Both  vallies  low,  and  vallies  high, 
Where  beasts  and  birds  may  drink,  nor  die, 

While  each  his  grateful  conduct  brings. 

7  He  from  his  wat'ry  chambers  doth 
Water  the  hills,  both  north  and  south  ; 

The  seas,  thro'  clouds,  at  God's  com- 
Scndeth  them  rivers  thro'  the  air,  [mand, 
To  water,  cheer,  and  make  them  bare, 

For  such  is  his  Almighty  hand. 

PAUSE   1. 

6  Such,  Lord,  thy  great  creative  scheme, 
Mysterious  emblem  of  thy  name, 

The  earth  is  crown'd   with  living  good  I 


2*1 

The  various  grass  for  cattle  grow, 
With  fruits,  and  herbs,  for  man,  to  shcftv 
To  all  thy  love,  as  sovereign  Lord  ! 

9  Thou  givest  wine,  that  maketh  glad 
The  heart  of  man  when  weak  or  sad, 

And  oil  that  mak^s  his  face  to  shine  ; 
And  bread  which  strength'neth  man  to  live, 
Thou  dost  in  kind  abundance  give, 

For  earth,  and  all  therein,  is  .thine. 

10  The  trees  are  thine,  a  countless  good, 
A  gift  to  man,  and  fowls  of  wood  ; 

There  make  the  birds  their  nests  and  lay, 
To  raise  new  offspring  for  thy  praise, 
Who  all  in  their  mysterious  ways, 

Return  in  praise  thy  love  each  day. 

11  The  stork,  the  goats,  the  conies,  all, 
According  to  their  nature's  call, 

Find  place  and  cases  in  thy  works 
Whereby  to  live  and  show  thy  praise, 
And  teach  mankind  thy  wcnd'rous  WJ 

That  men  may  see  and  praise  thy  a^ 

PAUSE  2. 

12  How  great  thy  mercy  and  thy  skill, 
Great  God  of  Heaven,  (e'er  earth  and  hell,) 

The  moon  mysterious  thou  hast  made, 
To  guide  the  seasons,  show  thy  art, 
As  by  each  waxing,  waining  part, 

In  which  all  flesh  must  own  thy  aid. 

13  The  sun,  to  give  us  light  by  day, 
By  thee  doth  keep  his  annual  way, 

And  knows  his  rising,  setting  hours  ; 
Thou  giv'st  us  light,  when  men  may  work, 
And  darkness,  when  wild  beasts  may  walk, 

While  sleep  our  wasted  strength  restores 

13  The  Sun  and  Moon,  and  Stars  are  thine  ! 
By  thee  created,  by  thee  shine  ! 


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Thine  ifl  the  darkness,  thine  the  light  ! 
A  gift  to  man,  nor  man  alone 
To  beasts  and  fowls,   all  wisely  done, 

And  praise  from  all  is  Jesus'  right. 

PSALM  104.     24—28.     Second  Part. 

God's  wisdom  and  riches  in  the  creation,  es- 
pecially in  the  sea,  Leviathan  described* 
Double  L-  M. 

1  O  Lord  how  manifold,  and  full, 

Thy  works  of  pow'r,  and  glory  are  ! 
In  wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all, 

Thy  riches  fill  the  earth  and  air  : 
Thy  riches  fill  the  spacious  sea, 

Wherein  are  creeping  things  and  large 
Innumerable,  all  of  thee  ; 

There  go  the  ships  from  age  to  age. 
There  is  that  Leviathan  fam'd, 

(Of  old  to  Uzzian  Job,  by  thee,) 
By  \vhom  the  pride  of  man's  contemn'd, 

The  stoutest  work  in  all  the  sea, 
Thou  mads't  him  but  to  play  therein, 

And  humble  all  the  sons  of  pride  ; 
Gf  him  the  hope  of  man  is  vain, 

No  steel  can  wound  his  head  or  side. 

3  He  counteth  brass  as  rotten  wood, 

Esteemeth  iron  weak  as  straw  ; 
Sharp  stones  are  soft,  his  chosen  bed  ; 

The  doors  t*  his  face  who  can  get  thro*  ? 
His  breath  doth  kindle  coles,  his  eyes 

Are  like  the  eye-lids  of  the  moon  ; 

His  norstrils  make  a  smoke  tc  arise, 

His  neesings  cause  a  light  to  burn. 

4  He  makes  the  deep  to  boil  like  pots 

When  he  doth  haste  for  food,  not  fear  ; 
He  makes  his  house  as  shining  courts, 

'Till  hoary  doth  the  deep  appear ; 
Yet  he,  with  all  by  land  and  sea, 

On  the  dependant  wait  thy  care  ; 


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All,  all  depend,  great  God,  on  thee  ! 
O  may  all  souls  thy  pow'r  revere  1 

PSALM  104,    31,    33,    34,  32,   35.      Third 
Part.     C.  M. 

The    Glory   of  God   immortal,  resolutions  to 
praise  him,  meditation  of  him  sweet,  &c. 

1  Thy  glory  shall  forever  live, 

O  God  of  pow'r  and  love  ! 
Thy  joy  thro'  endless  days  revive, 
O'er  all  below,  above  ! 

2  Thy  works  shall  give  thee  endless  joy, 

Creation  !    providence  ! 
'JBove  all  redemption  shall  imploy 
Thy  thoughts,  with  pleasure  thence- 

3  Long  as  I  live  I'll  sing  God's  powfr> 

His  love  forever  sing  ! 
His  truth  to  endless  years  adore, 
And  own  him  sovereign  King  ! 

4  My  praise  shall  own  his  glory  great,. 

And  glad  shall  be  my  song  ; 
My  meditation  of  him  sweety 

Sweet  to  my  heart  and  tongue. 

5  How  sweet  to  think  on  Jesus'  pow'r* 

His  merits,  truth,  and  love, 
Upon  his  glory  ever  sure, 
And  on  his  courts  above. 

6  Tho'  sorrows  rise,  and  dangers  roar*, 

In  thee  I'll  still  be  glad, 
For  by  thy  look  all  adverse  pow'r 
Shall  quake,  and  flee  afiaid. 

7  The  wicked  shall  be  held  in  chains, 

Yea  curst,  and  drove  to  hell  ; 
For  Christ  the  Lord  forever  reigns, 
To  govern  all  things  well. 

8  Praise,  praise  the  Lord  all  ye  the  ju*st  ! 

Adore,  my  soul,  the  name 


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Of  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
When  time's  no  more  the  same. 

PSALM  105  1—11.     Sevens. 

Desiring  to  make  God's  wonders   know     Sec. 

1  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
Own  his  name,  proclaim  his  word 
Make  hi3  deeds  of  wonder  known. 
Let  his  acts  of  love  be  shown. 

2  Sing  unto  him  in  psalms, 

All  his  mighty  works  proclaim  ; 

Glory  in  his  holy  name  ; 

Ye  that  seek  him,  sing  his  fame. 

3  Seek  the  Lord,  his    strength'ning  powr, 
Seek  his  face,  yea,  evermore. 

Count  the  marvels  he  hath  done, 
Thro*  the  merits  of  his  Son. 

4  All  ye  seed  of  Abraham, 
(This  is  each,  believers  claim,) 
Sing  to  God,  he's  God  alone  ! 
Shout  the  Father  and  the  Son  ! 

5  Hold  his  covenant  true  and  sure, 
It  forever  shall  indure  ; 

He's  the  same  thro'  ev*ry  age, 
Truth  is  an  immortal  page. 

6  He  to  Israel  promis'd  aid, 
Biding  them  be  not  afraid  ; 

And  his  promise  stands  till  now- 
Let  us  all  unto  him  flow. 

PSALM  105.  17— 22.  Second  part.    Joseph's 
sufferings   and  reward.     L.  M. 

1  Good  Jnseph  by  his  brethren  sold, 

Was  sent  of  God,  (deep  are  his  ways) 
Down  into  Egypt,  where  accus'd 
Falsely  they  load  him  with  disgrace, 

2  His  feet  they  fetter'd  until  sore, 

In  galling  iron  he  was  laid  ; 


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Sure  this  was  virtue  in  distress  t 
But  Godrais'd  up  his  sinking  head. 

3  By  God's  permission  he  was  trv'd, 
And  great  was  his  reward  on  earth  ; 
But  greater  stiH  is  in  the  Heav'ns, 
For  Souls  invinceable  in  truth. 

PSALM  106.  1—5.  First  part. 

Fervent  praise  ;  the  blessed  of  the  Lord  ;  hum 
ble  prayer  for  the  divine  notice*     S.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  his  saints, 

Give  thanks  unto  his  name  ; 
For  ever  are  his  mercies  sure, 
His  goodness  still  the  same. 

2  What  tongue  can  utter  all 

His  acts  of  pow'r  and  love  I 
Or  who  can  give  him  equal  praise, 
In  earth,  or  worlds  above  I 

3  Blessed  for  ever  are 

The  souls  who  keep  his  ways, 
Who  in  the  paths  of  righteousness 
Continue  all  their  days. 

4  Who  at  all  times  obey, 

And  gladly  do  nis  will, 
In  season,  out  of  season  run 
His  pleasure  to  fulfill. 

5  Remember,  me  my  Lord, 

With  that  attentive  love 
And  favour  thou  dost  show  thy  heh'Sj 
Still  help  me  from  above. 

6  With  thy  salvation  sure 

Still  visit  and  defend, 
That  I  may  see  the  good  of  those 
Whose  souls  on  thee  depend. 

7  That  I  with  strength  may  see 

The  joys  thy  people  crown, 


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And  with  thy  chosen  nation   sing 
The  victories  of  thine  arm. 

8  That  I  may  glory  with 

The  fav' rites  of  thy  Son, 
Who  kept  as  thine  inheritance 
Are  waiting  his  return. 

PSALM  106,  6—18,  47.     Second  part. 

Forgetfulness  of  God's  special   mercies  ;   the 
vengeance  following,  &c.     Double  L.  M. 

1  As  were  our  fathers,  so   are  we 

O  Lord,  a  feeble,  sinful  race  ; 
Thy  wonders  they  in  vain  did  see, 

Forgot  thy  acts  of  pow'r  and  grace  ; 
Rememb'red  not  the  multitude 

Of  patient  mercies  on  them  shown, 
But  still  provok'd  the  holy  God, 

As  tho'  their  hejp  was  all  their  own. 

2  But  for  the  honour  of  his  name, 

To  make  his  pow'r  and  mercy  known, 
Thro*  seas,  thro'  desarts,  weakness,   shame, 

He  still  was  near  to  guide  them  on. 
He  sav'd  them  from  their  enemies, 

Consuming  ail  their  foes  in  wrath. 
Then  they  believ'd  his  promises 

And  shouted  praises  to  his  truth. 

3  But  lo,  how  soon  their  unbelief 

Forgot  his  works,    but  as  a  dream  ; 
When  murmuring,  pride,  and  ev'ry  strife, 

Refus'd  to  wait  to   learn  of  him  ; 
His  counsel  they   abhor'd, — while  lust 

Of  earthly  good  was  all  in  all, 
Till  veng'ance  give  them  their  request, 

With  deathful  leanness  to  their  soul. 

4  Hence  they  rejected  all  their  guides, 

Moses  and  Aron  set  at  noil 
Till  fire  comes  down,  the  earth  divides, 
And  bur.nt  and  sunk  them3  cfurs'dj  ft 


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Save  ns,  O  God,  from  fate  like  theirs* 
From  sin  and  from  its  curse,  O  save  ! 

Deliver  us  from  all  our  fears, 

Thy  holy  name  the  praise  shall  have 

PSALM  106.  6,  21,  22,  19,  20—33,  47.  Third 
Pur:.     C.  M. 

Forgetf illness  of  God's  special  mercies,   issu- 
ing in  rebellion  against  him,  punished. 

1  We,  i-ord,  have  with  our  fathers  sin'd, 

And  wickedly  rehel'd  ; 
Their  savior  God  their  souls  forgot, 
The  mercey  he  reveal'd. 

2  Great  things  of  love,  and  wond'rous  works," 

At  various  times  he  wrought, 
Yet  they  their  glory  cast  away, 
And  worshiped  things  of  nought. 

3  Therefore,  said  he,  will  I  destroy, 

And  cast  them  from  my  sight  ; 
But  Moses  stood  within  the  breach, 
And  turn'd  away  the  fight. 

4  Still  they  despisd  the  pleasant  land, 

Believed  not  his  word, 
And  murmur'd  still,  and  disobey  fd 
The  counsel  of  the  Lord. 

5  Therefore  he  lifted  up  his  hand 

To  overthrow  them  there, 
To  blast  their  name  and  seed  from  thc  earth, 
Or  scatter  them  afar. 

6  With  their  inventions  they  provok'd 

His  indignation  down, 
Untill  the  plague  consumed  their  lives, 
And  prov'd  him  God  alone. 

7  Then  stood  up  righteous  Phenehas, 

As  Moses  had  afore, 
But  not  to  interceed  as  he, 
But  punish  them  with  pow'r. 
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8  In  righteous  justice  he  disponed 

Their  bands  of  hostile  pride, 
And  so  the  plague  was  slay'd,  by  which 
His  fame  doth  still  abide. 

9  But  still  they  anger'd  God  again, 

When  Moses  water  gave  ; 
And  thence  it  ill  with  Moses  went, 
The  man  so  weak  and  grave ; 

10  For  so  his  spirit  they  provok'd, 

He  utter'd  things  in  haste  : 
O  God  deliver  us,  that  we 
Be  not  with  them  accurs'd. 

PSALM  106.     6,  34—48.     Fourth  Part. 

Disobedience  to  God  brings  down  his  wrath, 
repentance  and  forsaking  sin,  draws  his 
pity.     L.  M. 

1  How  disobedient  and  perverse 

Our  fathers  were  of  old,  O  God  ! 
Yet  we  unhumbled  by  their  curse 

Too  much  have  in  their  footsteps  trod. 

2  Wicked  themselves,  they  slew  not  those 

Whom  thou  commandedst  them  to  slay, 
Those  hard'ned  unrelenting  foes 

That  sin'd  away  their  gracious  day. 

3  But  lo,  thy  chosen  ones  and  bless'd, 

Were  mingled  with  the  heathen  round, 

And  learn'd  their  wretched  works  accurs'd, 

Their  idols  serv'd,  and  God  disowi/d. 

4  Thus  snar'd,  ah  evil  thence  insu'd, 

Their  children  now  were  sacrific'd 
To  devils,  while  the  holy  Lord, 

Who  led  '  tern  home  their  souls  despis'd. 

5  And  thus  their  promis'd,  holy  land, 

With  infant  blood  polluted  round, 
Was  but  their  curse  ;  when  lo,  his  hand 
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6  He  gave  them  to  the  Heathen's  will, 

Their  hating  courtiers,  to  destroy  ! 
And  they  that  hated  them  as  hell 

Oppres'd,   and  rul'd  them,  at  their  joy. 

7  O  fools  and  blind  !   for  many  times 

His  hand  deliver'd  them  and  blessed  ! 
But  still  they  multiply'd  their  crimes, 
So  still  were  by  their  foes  oppress'd. 

8  But  still  when  their  afflictions  bent 

And  made  them  cry,  he  heard  their  moan 
For  he  his  covenant  intent 

Rememb'red  still  to  Abram's  line. 

9  When  they  repented,  so  did  he, 

As  in  his  mercies  infinite  ; 
And  when  from  sin  they  turn'd  away, 
Anew  he  call'd  them  his  delight. 

PAUSE. 

10  Save  us,  O  Lord,  and  us  redeem 

From  all  our  sins,  from  all  our  foes, 
To  magnify  thy  holy  name, 

And  triumph  in  thy  love  and  praise. 

11  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Tr-.e  God  of  Israel,  still  the  same! 
Praise  ye  the  everlasting  God, 
Aud  let  all  people  say,  amen. 

PSALM  107.     1—8.     First  Part. 

Praise  the  Lord  for  his  great  goodness. 
L.  M. 

1  Give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  pow'r, 
Whose  mercies  are  forever  sure  ; 
Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Acknowledge  him  forever  good  1 

2  How  have  we  prov'd  his  boundless  loye  ! 
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To  save  us  from  our  enemy, 
To  brake  the  snare  and  s- 

3  Thro'  east  and  west,  thro'        \     and  north, 
He  sent  his  call  and  proroi 

When  we  in  chains  and  dar 
To  loose  our  chains,  and  ^ 

4  When  we  were  wand'ring  down  to  hell, 
And  found  no  resting  place  to  dwell, 
With  fainting  souls,  and  near  to  die, 
The  Lord  beheld  and  heard  our  cry. 

5  And  quick  from  our  distress  and  pain, 
Thro*  Jesus'  all  atoning  name, 

He  gave  us  peace,  he  set  us  free. 
And  led  us  to  the  heav'nly  way. 

6  That  we  might  go,  from  bondage  free'd, 
With  full  supplies  from  pain  and  need, 
Up  to  the  city  built  on  high, 

With  God  to  live,  no  more  to  die. 

7  Thence  O  that  men  vvou'd  praise  the  Lord! 
Confess  him  gracious,  just  and  good  ! 
For  O  how  wonderful  to  man, 

His  works  of  pow'r  and  love  have  been  I 

PSALM  107.     8—15.     Second  Part. 

The  Lord's  pardoning  goodness  to  repenting 

sinners.     L.  M. 

1  Let  all  the  world  adore  the  name 
Of  Jesus,  the  Redeeming  Lamb  ! 
The  hungry  soul  he'll  satisfy, 
And  give  the  longing  soul  supply. 

2  Tho'  men  in  shades  of  darkness  set, 
Bound  as  in  iron  and  the  pit, 
Because  of  their  delight  in  sin, 

If  they  will  turn,  he'll  love  again. 

Tho'  he  upon  them  lay  his  word, 
And  bruise  them  with  his  iron  rod, 


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If  they  but  cry  and  n 

Again  his  love  will  take  them  in. 

n  all  their  groans  beneath  his  wi 

Brt  .  i  bands  he'll  set  them  fi 

:hey  thro'  faith  his  sons  shall  be. 

5  Thence  O  that  men  wou'd  praise  the  Lord  ? 
Confess  him  :  d  good  ! 

lor  O  how  wonderful  to  D 
His  works  of  pow'r  and  1 

PSALM  107.     15—21.    Third  Part. 

God's  wonderful  love   to  man,    especially  to 
the  sincere  penitent.     L.  M. 

1  O  that  all  men  wou'd  praise,  adore, 
The  Lord  so  gTeat  in  love  and  j 
For  O  how  wonderful  hath  been, 
And  still  is  found,  his  love  to  BB 

be  hath  broke  the  gates  of  brass, 
That  bar'd  his  people  in  distress, 

It  his  hand, 
As  sunk  and  fall'n  no  more  stand. 

ten  they  again  return M 
And  to  his  nu  i  ,  ar, 

Confessing  and  renouncing  bin, 
He  lov'd  them  still,  and  bless'd  again. 

4  He  sent  his  healing  word  of  life, 
Pardon'd  their  sin,  removed  their  st; 

vour  gave, 
Again  in  him  to  walk  and  live. 

5  O  that  all  men  wou'd  praise,  a 
The  Lord  so  great  in  love  and 
For  O  how  wonderful  hath  bee 
And  still  is  found,  his  love  to  BQ 

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PSALM  107.    21—31.    Fourth  Parr. 

Thankfulness  an  acceptable  sacrifice.     God's 
wonders  in  the  lea,  &c.      L.  M. 

1  The  spirit  groans  in  all  the  saints 
Thro*  every  age,  and  never  faints, 

That  men  would  praise  the  Lord  most  high, 
Whose  goodness  fills  the  earth  and  sky. 

2  Let  all  the  pure  in  God  rejoice, 
And  bring  their  grateful  sacrifice  ; 
When  thankfulness  our  worship  moves, 
'Tis  then  the  sacrifice  he  loves. 

3  With  joy  declare  his  works  of  pow'r, 
His  works  of  truth  and  love  adore  ' 
How  various  are  his  wonders  seen, 
Thro'  land  and  sea,  by  godly  men. 

4  Those  see,  and  praise  the  works  of  God, 
His  wonders  in  the  wartry  flood, 

For  there  his  voice  commands  the  winds, 
Which  with  the  raging  sea  combines  : 

5  They  lift  the  ships,  and  cast  them  down, 
Now  scoping heav'n,  now  hell-ward  thrown; 
When  lo,  the  seamen  melt  with  fear, 
And  but  for  God  'tis  all  despair. 

6  They  like  a  drunken  man  or  fiend, 
Stagger  confused,  their  arts  at  end  ; 
No  hope,  but  now  to  cry  to  God, 
Who  made,  and  who  can  rule  the  flood. 

7  And  when  they  cry,  so  good  is  he, 
He  stops  the  winds,  he  lays  the  sea  ; 
From  all  their  sore  distress  he  gives 
A  calm  repose,  he  stills  the  waves. 

3  Then  are  they  glad,  and  should  adore  ! 
From  wartry  graves  they  gain  the  shore  ; 
How  vast  the  change  !  how  full  of  God  ! 
Who  works  his  wonders  in  the  flood. 


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9  Let  seas  and  lands  with  all  thereon 
Adore  the  Lord,  his  wonders  own, 
For  O  how  great  his  goodness  is, 
To  fallen  man,  thro*  Jesus'  grace  * 

PSALM  107.  31—43.      Fifth  Part.  L.  M, 

Nothing  too  hard  for  God.       The  pure  shall 
be  happy.     How  to  understand,  ccc. 

1  The  spirit  groans  in  att  the  saints 

Thro'  ev'ry  age  and  never  faints,  [high, 
That  men  wou'd  praise  the  Lord  most 
Whose  goodness  fills  the  earth  and  sky. 

2  Exalt  the  Lord  in  light  to  shine, 
That  all  may  own  his  pow'r  divine, 
His  word  can  make  the  springs  to  fail, 
Or  springs  to  flow  from  rocks  of  steel, 

3  Or  make  rich  fields  a  barren  wild, 
When  lands  are  by  man's  sindefil'd  : 
Or  all  thats'  barren  he  can  turn 

To  fruitfulness  for  such  as  mourn. 

4  'Gainst  ev'ry  fear  the  pure  he'll  bless, 
With  ail  for  life    and  godliness  ; 
Tho'  now  he  raises,  now  casts  down, 
If  we  but  stand,  'tis  all  our  crown. 

Thoc  we  encrease,  we  thence,  if  proud 
Shall  prove  the  veng'ance  of  his  rod  ; 
But  he  the  poor  and  meek  will  raise 
And  bless,  till  bless'd  above  the  skies. 

6  The  pure  shall  see  and  shout  for  joy, 
And  wisdom  shall  their  eyes  employ  ; 
And  ail  iniquity  shall,  here, 

But  more  in  judgment,  sink  afar. 

7  Ho,  all  the  earth,  whoso  is  wise 

And  will  observe  these  things  of  grace, 
These  things  of  judgTnent,  here    shall  prove 
understand  redeeming  lore. 
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PSALM  108.  1—6.      First  Part.    S.  M. 

For  the  morning,  or  evening, 

1  My  heart  is  fix'd,  O  God  ! 

And  with  my  glory  I 
Will  sing  in  praises  to  thy  blood, 
That  bought  me  for  the  sky. 

2  Awake  all  sounds  of  joy, 

And  bless  the  sacred  name, 
That  brought  my  help  from  worlds  on  high* 
O'er  sin  and  heil  to  reign. 

3  My  soul  shall  praise  and  bless 

With  deligent  delight 
My  God,   while  night  becalms  with  peace, 
And  with  the  early  light. 

4  Thee  will  I  praise  my  God, 

Nor  cease  for  sinners  near  ; 
But  own  thee  mine  in  songs  aloud, 
Nor  hold  for  hope  or  fear. 

5  For  O  how  great  and  high 

Thy  faithful  mercies  are, 
Above  the  clouds,  above  the  sky, 
To  all  who  thee  revere. 

6  As  high  as  heavfn  thy  truth  ! 

And  punishes  to  hell  ! 
The  false,  but  lifts  the  pure  from  earth, 
With  thee  in  heav'n  to  dwell. 

7  Be  thou  exalted  high 

O  God,  above  the  heav'n  ! 
With  glory,  thro*  the  earth  and  sky, 
All  praise  to  thee  be  giv'n.  % 

8  That  thy  beloved  may 

Deliv'red  be,  and  bless'd, 
O,  save  by  night,  and  save  by  day, 
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PSALM  108.  7,  12,  13.      Second  Part, 

Rejoicing  in  the  will  of  God,  imploring  his 
help,  the  help  of  man  vain,  God's  help  vic- 
torious.        Sevens. 

1  God  hath  spoken  in  his  truth, 

In  his  holiness,  and  I 
Will  rejoice  o'er  sin  and  earth, 
Will  rejoice  and  forward  rly. 

2  Give  us  help  from  trouble  Lord, 

We  thy  humble  children  pray, 
Vain's  the  help  of  man,  O  God  ! 
Only  vain,  if  without  thee  ! 

0  Thro*  our  God  we  shall  do  well. 

Yea,  and  valiantly,  for  he 
Shall  our  foes  tread  down  to  hell. 
Saints  shall  have  the  victory. 

PSALM  109.  1—20-     First  Part.  S.  M. 

Persecution,  hatred  for  love,  the  awful  punish- 
ment following. 

1  Hold  not  thy  peace,  O  God  ! 

My  glory  and  my  joy  ; 
For  lies  and  death  are  spread  abroad, 
Thy  servant  to  destroy. 

2  Men  compass  me  about 

With  words  of  cruel  hate, 
They  cast  me  down,  and  shut   me  out, 
Because  their  pow'r  is  great. 

5  For  love  they  are  my  foes, 
They  render  hate  for  love, 
And  good  in  me  their  evil  shows, 
And  doth  their  envy  prove. 

4  Lord,  its  a  case  severe, 

And  needs  thy  constant  aid  ! 


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Eur  I  will  give  myself  to  prayer, 
And  trust  thee,  unafraid. 

5  When  men  and  devils  rage, 

And  ruins  stare  me  thro* 
By  prayer  and  faith  1*11  on  them  charge, 
And  keep  thy   word  in  vie 

6  Such  men,   in  love  with  sin, 

Are  Satan's  tools  and  slaves, 
And  must  eternal  wrath  drink  in, 
And  howl  beneath  its  waves. 

7  As  they  rejoic'd  alone 

In  working  pain  and  ill, 
By  evil  they  are  overthrown, 
And  evils'  law  fulfill. 

8  As  evil  was  their  love, 

And  holiness  their  hate, 
From  ev'ry  good  they  shall  be  drove, 
To  evil's  endless  fate. 

PSALM  109-     21—31.     Second  Part. 

Sinking  spirits  raised  by  trusting  in  God  alone 
to  convince  and  conquer  enemies.     L.  M. 

1  Help,  O  my  Lord,  for  Jesus'  sake  ! 
For  I  am  needy,  poor,  and  weak  ; 
!My  heart  within  me,  wounded,  sore, 
Trembles  as  sunk  to  rise  no  more. 

2  As  shadows  in  their  quick  decline, 
Toward  the  grave  my  steps  recline  ; 
Tost  up  and  down  as  locusts  I 
Seem  curs'd  of  earth,  forgot  of  sky. 

3  So  tremb'ling  weak,  in  soul  and  flesh, 
So  much  nay  foes  my  nun  wish. 
And  on  my  sorrpws  shajce  their  head, 
I  seem  to  grope  among  the  dead. 

4  Help,  O  my  God,  for  Jesus'  sake ! 
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Thence  earth  and  hell  shall  own  thy  hand, 
For  without  thee  I  cou'd  not  stand. 

5  Let  malice  curse,  but  O,  bless  thou  ! 
'Till  Satan  owns  his  overthrow, 
Lord,  bid  thy  servant's  heart  rejoice, 
And  cheer  my  head,   and  cheer  my  voice. 

6  Forever  will  I  praise  the  Lord, 
For  he  the  poor  who  trust  his  word 
Will  save,  (tho'  men  condemn  their  soul,) 
And  raise  them  high  tho'  earth  shou'd  fall. 

PSALM  110.     1— f.     First  Part. 

The  Father  and  the  Son,  Or  Christ's  endless 
Priesthood,  &c.     L.  M. 

1  Thus  spake  the  pow*r  of  David's  faith, 

"  The  Lord  to  my  Lord  spake  and  said, 
M  At  my  right  hand  abide,  till  truth 
u  Before  thy  feet  thy  foes  hath  laid. 

2  "  Thy  Father's  strength  shall  be  thy  rod, 

"  Thy  foes  to  rule  and  make  them  bend, 
"  And  raise  who  trust  upon  thy  blood; 
"  And  curse  who  still  resist  thy  hand. 

3  "  Thy  people  shall  in  willing  joy       [praise, 

"  Thy  pow'r   and  grace  both  own   and 
•c  Thy  beauties  shall  their  tongues  employ 
"  To  own  thy  undecaying  days."     , 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn  nor  will  repent 

Jesus  shall  be  an  endless  priest, 
Given  to  man  in  covenant 
T*  attone  for  sin,  and  give  us  rest. 

5  The  mighty  God  at  thy  right  hand, 

Shall  in  the  day  of  pow'r  and  Wrath, 
Strike  death  thro'  kings,  who  dare  withstand 
Thy  endless  kingdom  built  ou  truth. 

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6  To  him  the  Heathen  shall  submit, 

Or  by  his  judgment  sink  in  death, 
He'll     \onnu  at  H^t  the  whole  who  set 
-As     Lias  of  countries,  without  truth. 

7  Jesus  hath  drank  the  bitter  brook 

Of  grief    anH        ime,  therefore  shall  he 
Lift  up  the  mad  of  all  who  look 

To  him  for  strength,  while  time  shall  be. 

PSALM  110.     1—7.      Second  Part. 

The  authority,  priesthood,  and  strengthening 
aid  of  Christ.     L.  M. 

1  Thus  snake  the  Father  to  his  Son  ; 
"  Set  by  my  sicl^,  upon  my  throne, 
*<  Until  I  make  thy  envious  foes 

€t  Thy  footstool,  plaug'd  with  c   dless  woes. 

2  "  My  rod  of  strength  to  thee  I  give, 
<c  Forever  rule,   forever  live  ! 

"  Declare  thy  grace,  thy  pow'r  display, 
4(  'Till  willing  thousands  shall  obey. 

3  "  The  beauties  of  the  womb  of  morn, 
"  In  holiness  shall  thee  adorn  ; 

"   The  endless  new  of  mildest  youth 
"  Shall    crown    my  Son  thro'  heav'n  and 

[earth. 

4  c<  Melchizedck,  so  great  a  priest, 

"  (Who  by  my  auction  Abram  bless'd,) 
"  Was  but  a  teeble  q  pe  of  thee,  ■ 
"  Thy  priesthood  sh   II   forever  be. 

5  u  T>  »e  thy  priestly  reign; 

tt   or   k\ng  .  '.    shall  be  slain; 

"  A^   t',r  id  will  I  abide, 

t(  My  wrath  l.  ill  adverse  pride." 

6  Thus  doth  the  Savior   reign  in  truth, 
Who  scomb  his  grace  shall  feel  his  wrath  ; 
0?<  •  all  the    nations,  king  is  he, 

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7  Our  Lord  the  bitter  brook  has  drank,— 
His  Fathers  wrath,  nor  did  he  shrink  ; 
Therefore  shall  he  the  head  lift  up 
Of  suff'ring  souls  who  in  him  hope. 

PSALM  110.     1— 7.     Third  Part. 

Christs'  authority,  priesthood,   <kc. 

1  Thus  spake  the  Father  fron   the   throne, 
And  shone  refulgent  on  the  Son; 

"  All  pow'r  and  ml*1  are  :hine  ! 
11  As  willing  I,  so  willing  thou, 
•'  Thou  shalt  appear  in  worlds  below, 

u  To  honor  love  divine, 

2  "  Who  thee  receive,  shall  me  in  thee 
"  With  endless  love  and  goodness  see ; 

u  And  all  in  willing  praise 
(S  Behold  as  morning's  golden  dress 
u  The  beauties  of  my  holiness, 

"  And  own  conjoint  our  grace. 

3  (i  My  everlasting  first  born,  thou 

"  Shalt  in  thy  youths'  eternal  dew 
M  Refresh  the  sons  of  grace  ; 

u  But  thro'  each  nation  round  the  sky, 

"  All,  all  thy  enemies  shah  die, 
"  Consum'd  before  thy  face. 

4  <c  Melchizedek  the  kingly  priest, 

"  By  whom  great  Abraham  was  blest, 

"   Was  but  a  type  of  thee  ; 
"  Almighty  priest  I  thee  ordain, 
il  To  drink  the  brook  of  w , t th  and  shame, 

M  And  make  salvation  free. 

PSALM  111.     First  Part. 

God  made  known  by  his  works  ;   the  rise  of 

wisdom,  a  good  understanding,  &c  . 
1  The  works  of  God,  how  great,   h 
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Him  they  become,  and  him  declare  ! 
He  made  his  wond'rous  works  to  show 
His  pow'r  to  us  who  dwell  below, 

That  men  his  mighty  name  may  fear. 

2  Let  all  remember  heav'n's  king, 
Before  him  fear,   and  to  him  sing, 

Seek  out  his  works  with  care  and  love  ! 
Beholding  him  thro'  all  his  acts, 
for  all  his  work  to  him  directs, 

Thus  follow  to  his  courts  above. 

3  Of  all  his  works,  the  most  divine 
Is  that  by  which  himself  is  mine, 

And  I  am  his,  thro'  Jesus'  blood  ! 
Let  praise  ascend  thro'  clouds  and  skies, 
For  Christ  the  everlasting  di  s 

To  bring  us  near  and  into  God. 

4  His  word  is  sure,  his  promise  firm,  « 
Nor  earth,  nor  hell  his  saints  shall  harm, 

His  covenant  ever  shall  remain  : 
To  fear  the  Lord  is  wisdom's  rise, 
His  praise  shall  stand  with  highest  skies, 

Holy  and  rev'rand  is  his  name. 

5  An  understanding  good  have  they 
Who  his  commandments  do  obey, 

Yea,  understanding  sound  and  pure  ; 
To  fear,  bqlieve,  and  trust  the  Lord, 
And  daily  keep  his  holy  word, 

Gives  wisdom  sound,  and  knowledge  sure 

PSALM  111.     Second  Part. 

The  works  of  God  honourable  and  glorious, 
especially  in  redemption,  &c.     L.  M. 

1  The  works  of  God  are  great,  sought  out 

Of  all  who  pleasure  ta£e  therein  ; 
His  work  is  honorable  too, 

And  glorious  to  all  humble  men. 

2  His  righteousness  forever  .stands 

faithful  to  all  who  in  him  trust, 


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He  made  his  wond'rous  work  to  be 
Rememb'red,  as,  of  all  the  first. 

3  The  greatest  of  his  works  is  grace, 

Redeeming  us  in  tenderness  ; 
He  feeds  our  starving  souls  from  heavfn 
His  covenant  is  in  faithfulness, 

4  His  works  are  verity,  and  just, 

All  his  commands  are  true  and  sure, 
They  stand  forever  firmly  fast, 
Done  all  in  uprightness,  and  pure. 

5  His  humble  fear  is  wisdom's  rise, 

To  do  his  will  gives  knowledge  clear  ; 
Praise,  praise  ye  him  with  fear  and  love, 
His  praise  forever  shall  indure. 

PSALM  112.      First  Part. 

Manifold  blessedness  to  the  righteous* 

1  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  fears  the  Lord, 
Delighting  daily  in  his  word, 

He  shall  be  bless'd  in  earth  and  heav'n  i 
The  generation  of  the  pure 
Shall  be  upheld  forever  more, 

While  sinners  are  to  darkness  driv'n. 

2  All  blessings  shall  the  righteous  have 
That's  for  them  best,  this  side  the  grave, 

But  when  they  enter  up  to  God 
Their  blessedness  shall  still  increase, 
In  heights  that  never  more  shall  cease, 

Forever  bless'd  in  God's  abode. 

3  Thro'  all  the  round  of  nature's  night. 
The  righteous  shall  increase  in  light, 

His  gracious  soul  is  full  of  zeal, 
To  spread  compassion  all  around  ; 
In  all  that's  kind  his  hands  abound, 

Exporting  wealth  to  Zion's  hill. 


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4  Forever  firm  his  feet  endure, 

The  mount  of  God  is  not  more  sure, 
His  mem'ry  ever  shall  remain  ; 

Thro*  *tirne  and  thro*  eternity 

The  pure  shall  be  in  memory; 

O'er  death  and  hell  the  just  shall  reign. 

5  No  evil  tidings  him  affright, 

His  soul  is  calm  by  day  and  night, 
His  heart  is  fixed  trusting  God  ; 

Tho'  war  and  pestilence  dispread 

Their  terrors,  he  is  not  afraid, 

He  fears  no  ill, — makes  all  a  good* 

6  The  proud  ungodly  ones  shall  see 
Their  fame,  and  hate  their  memory. 

Their  envious  teeth  shall  gnash  m  pain  ; 
And  all  the  proud  shall  melt  away, 
Mere  chaff  for  hell,  the  devil's  prey, 

They  shall  in  endless  death  be  slaio. 

PSALM  112.     Second  Part. 

Manifold  and  great  blessings  to  the  righteous  r 
They  are  envied  by  sinners.      L.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord  for  true  is  he, 
The  promis'd  blessing  we  shall   see  ; 
The  man  shall  be  forever  bless'd 
Who  doth  the  Lord  obey  and  trust, 

2  Who  fear  his  name,  and  keep  his  word, 
Delighting  in  the  law  of  God, 

His  blessing  from  above  shall  prove  ; 
His  glory  here,  and  then  above. 

3  The  piety  of  those  shall  stand, 
Exalted  by  their  maker's  hand, 
And  shall  immortal  pleasures  bear, 
(When  earthly  honors  pass  in  air.) 

4  The  upright  shall  increase  in  light, 
(While  darkness  shuts  the  proud  in  night,) 


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His  gracious  soul  deviseth  good, 
He  spreads  his  kindness  all  abroad. 

5  Forever  he  shall  not  be  mov'd, 
Of  Christ  the  Savior  God  belov'd 
His  mem'ry  shall  forever  stand, 
Exalted  to  his  Lord's  right  hand. 

6  No  evil  tidings  him  shall  move, 
Tho'  men  and  hell  his  graces  prove: 
Tho'  war,  with  ev'ry  dread  beside, 
Beset  him  round,  he'll  firm  abide. 

7  The  wicked  who  the  righteous  hate, 
Shall  gnash  with  anguish  on  his  state  j 
But  anguish  shall  his  soul  dismay, 

His  hopes  and  works  shall  melt  away. 

PSALM  112.     Third  Part. 

Manifold  and  great  blessings  to  the  righteous* 

\  Praise,   praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  bless'd   is 

[the  man 
Who  fearing  his  name  abhoreth  to  sin, 
Who  seeks  his  commandments  for  guide  and 

[delight, 
And  walks  in  his  precepts  by  day  and  by 

[night. 

2  The  upright  shall  stand  eternally  bless'd, 
While  sinners  shall  sink  eternally  curs'd ; 
Wealth,   pleasure,   and   honor  the    upright: 

[shall  have. 
That  only  increaseth  by  death  and  the  grave. 

3  While  darkness  and  death  lead  sinners  to 

[hell 
The  upright  in  light  and  safety  shali  dwell ; 
He's   gracious,   compassionate,   loving  and 

[kind 
A  friend  and  a  blessing  is  he  to  mankind. 

4  With  gifts  and  advice  he  sootheth  the  pocr3 
Thus  laying  up  wealth  eternally  sure  ,* 


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And  he  shall  forever  abide  as  his  God, 
Unshaken  by  terrors  of  lire  or  of  sword. 

5  The  righteous  in  bless'd  remembrance  shall  t 

[be; 
No  end  to  his  fame  the  ijpright  shall  see  ; 
No  tidings  of  evil  shall  move  him  an  hour, 
So  true  is  Jehovah,  so  great  is  his  pow'r. 

6  Tho'  pestilence,  war,  and  famine  arise, 

His  heart  is  still  fix'd,  nor  feeleth  surprise  ;    | 
But  sinners  who  gransli  on  the  righteous's 

(fame 
Shall   perish   in   darkness,   destruction  and 

(shame. 

TSALM  112.      Fourth   Part.     C.  M: 

Saints  blessed,  sinners  miserable. 

1  Survey  my  soul,  from  David's  view, 

The  vast  extremes  between 
The  saint  and  sinner's  state,  and  doom, 
And  drink  the  lesson  in. 

2  The  humble,  pme,  and  upright  soul 

Who  fears  the  Lord  with  love, 
Who  spends  his  days  in  piety 
And  mercy's  words  approve. 

G  The  man  that  lives  for  God  and  heav'n, 
In  truth  and  virtue  firm, 
Who  fixes  all  his  hopes  above, 
Unmov'd  by  evil's  storm, 

4  He  of  the  Lord  shall  hear  be  bless'd  ; 

His  days  shall  roll  in  peace  ; 
His  life  with  peace  and  joy  shall  flow, 
In  death  his  hopes  increase, 

5  In  everlasting  memory  he 

Shall,  of  the  Lord,  be  had, 
With  bliss  immortal  in  the  sky 
His  spirit  shall  be  fed- 


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6  But  sinners  who  his  name  deny, 

And  hate  the  pure  in  heart, 
Shall  for  their  foul  iniquity 
In  life  have  daily  smart. 

7  And  then  for  all  their  vauntings  here, 

In  wanton  pride  and  ease, 
Eternal  plagues  beneath   the  grave 
Shall  on  their  spirits  seize. 

8  Behold,  my  soul,  and  wisdom  learn, 

To  hate  the  way  of  sin  ! 
Which  leads  to  pain,  and  virtue  love 
And  endless  pleasure  win. 

PSALM  113.     L.  M. 

Exhortation  to  praise  the  Lord,  for   his  works 
in  nature,  providence,    and  grace. 

1  Praise,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 
His  arm  is  strong  and  never  faints; 
Shout  to  his  love,  adore  his  name, 
Crown  Jesus  with  immortal  fame, 

2  Let  praise  extend  as  widt  as  time, 
And  then  eternal  ages  climb, 

For  he  is  Lord,  and  God,  and  love, 
His  glory  fills  the  worlds  above. 

3  From  th'  rising  to  the  setting  Sun, 
As  far  as  nature's  circuits  run, 
By  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  tongue, 
Let  Jesus'  name  be  rol'd  along. 

4  And  when  the  days  of  nature  cease. 
Let  praise  in  endless  growth  increase, 
And  spread  thro'  all  the  upper  sky, 
To  him  whose  dwelling  is  on  high. 

5  To  view  his  works  in  earth  or  heav'u 
Is  grace  and  goodness  kindly  giv'n  ; 
He  lifts  the  feeble  from  the  dust, 
And  fills  with  food  the  needy  jusu 

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'  The  poor  he'll  set  above  the  rich 
If  they  in  humble  grace  approach  j 
For  greatest  wonders  he  can  do, 
Praise,  endless  praise  is  Jesus4  due. 

PSALM  114.     First  part. 

God's  reign  among,  and   wonderous  works 
for  Israel,  &c.    L.  M. 

L  When  God  from  Egypt  call'd  his  sons, 
His  Israel  dear,  his  chosen  ones, 
Himself  among  their  camps  did  reign, 
And  Israel  was  his   glad  domain. 

2  The  sea  beheld  his  sons  and  fled, 
And  Jordon  hasted  to  its  head, 
The  mountains  skiped  like  to  rams, 
And  all  the  smaller  hills  as  lambs. 

3  What  was  the  mighty  cause,  O  sea, 
And  What  O  Jordon  could  it  be, 
That  made  thee  flee,  and  hasten  back, 
Perverting  nature's  Iron  track  ? 

4  Ye  mountains  too,  what  made  ye  skip  ? 
Ye  smaller  hill*  what  made  ye  leap  ? 
Let  nature  own  the  hand  of  God  ! 
Who  made  and  moves  it  by  his  word. 

5  The  heav'ns  and  earth  are  in  his  h.v 
He  made  the  skies,  and  seas,  and  land, 
And  all  shall  fly  before  his  heirs, 

To  give  the  good  his  grace  prepares. 

6  The  rock  shall  turn  to  living  streams, 
And  clouds  emit  refulgent  beafias  ; 
And  ev*ry  good  from  evil  rise 

If  he  but  speak  it  from  the  skies, 

PSALM   114.     Second   part. 

God'.  defence  of  his  faithful  : 

of  old,  and  now. 

the  arm  of  God 

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The  Lord's  domain  and  glad  abode 
Is  Israel's  mighty  arm/,  whence 
His  glory  rises,  and  his  pow'r 
Shall  keep  them  safe  forever  more, 

2  Thoc  deepest  seas,  and  rudest  floods, 

And  highest  hills  and  mountains  rise, 
"With  strongest  foes  array'd  with  dreads, 

And  ev*ry  ill  beneath  the  skies, 
To  stop  and  crush  the  saints  of  God, 
They  still  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord. 

^  Rivers  shall  sooner  upward  run, 

And  seas  shall  flee,  as  passing  winds, 

And  sooner  rocks  to  waters  turn, 
And  ev'ry  mountain  fall   that  stands, 

Than  faithful  souls   from  God  be   mov'd| 

This  Israel  hath  already  proy'd. 

4  Tremble,  O  earth,  for  joy  and  pam, 
Let  saint  and  sinner  stand  in  awe, 
For  God  Jehovah  still  doth  reign, 

And  still  maintains  his  righteous  law  ; 
He  all  can  do  that's  great  and  well, 
His  saints  to  raise,  his  foes  to   quell. 

PSALM  115.  1—4,  9—11.     First  part. 

All  praise  due  to  God  ;  all  other  gods  nothing 
before  him,    &c.     S.  M. 

1  Not  unto  us,  O  Lord, 

Not  unto  us  be  praise, 
But  to  thy  name,  so  great,  so  good, 
Our  cheerful  voice  we  raise  ! 

2  When  sorrows  laid  us  low 

As  crush'd  beneath  the  flood, 
Thus  vaunting  cry'd  th*  envious  foe, 
l(  And  where  is  now  their  God  ?" 

3  Thence  we  reply'd,  in  thee, 

(Not  ours  the  praise  but  thine,) 
li  Our  God  is  in  the  heav'ns,  and  he 
"  Shall  make  our  fact  to  shine  1" 


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4  gt  The  living  God  is  ours, 

"  Who  doih  as  seems  him  best ; 
"His  arm  sh  tl!  crush  the  god's  and  powers 
"  Who  dare  nis  arm  resist. 

5  "  What  are  the  Idol   gods  ? 

"  Or  devils,  gold,  or  clay  ; 
"  All  power  is  ^one  the  Lord?, 
"  The  same  when  worlds  decay  1" 

6  O  Israel,  trust  his  r\  \-^\e  ! 

He  is  your  help  alone, 
A  shield  Omnipotent,  the  same  . 

When  fall  the  sun  and  moon. 

7  Ye  ministers  of  Christ, 

Trust  in  the  mighty  God  ; 
Declare  his  word,  be  firm,  be  just, 
And  he  will  help  afford. 

f$  Let  all  who  fear  the  Lord, 
In  him  confide,  nor  fear 
The  utmost  rage  that  roams  abroad, 
For  he  is  ever  near. 

PSALM  115.     12—18.     Second  Part: 

God's  mindfulness  of  his  faithful  people,  &c, 
L.   M. 

1  The  Lord  of  us  has  mindful  been, 
Tho(  earth  and  hell  had  all  but  slain  ; 
He  hath  and  will  forever  bless 

The  willing  subjects  of  his  grace. 

2  Upon  his  Israel  he  will  shine ; 
His  garden  water, — cheer  his  vine ; 
His  ministers  with  suength  and  joy 
He'll  bless,  and  prosper  their  employ. 

3  All  who  do  fear  and  on  him  wait 

His  grace  will  bless,  both  small  and  great; 

To  these  his  promises  are  sure, 

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4  The  pure  are  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Who  spread  the  earth  and  heav'ns  abroad! 
All  things  are  his,  to  hold  or  give, 
The  earth's  his  gift  whereon  we  live. 

5  The  dead  in  silence  laid  away 
'Till  the  great  resurrection  day, 

No  more  can  praise  thy  name  below, 
But  we  no  other  theme  will  know. 

PSALM  115.     1—3,  8—18.  Third  Part. 

Not  unto  us,  but  unto  God  be  glory  for  all  the 
blessings  we  enjoy  ;  trust  in  the  Lord,  &c. 
L.M. 

1  Not  unto  us,  not  unto  us, 

(By  pity  ransomed  from  the  curse,) 
But  to  thy  name,  O  Lord,  we  give 
The  glory  that  from  death  we  live. 
'Twas  for  thy  truth  and  mercy  sake 
That  we  were  brought  from  ruin  back  ; 
Thy  foes  did  o'er  us  cry  alo«id, 
<4  And  where  is  now  their  boasted  God  V? 

2  But  lo,  we  rose  and  sung  anew, 

(i  Our  God  whom  ye  defy,  and  who 
"  Is  all  our  trust,  abides  on  high, 
"  And  now  doth  help  us  from  the  sky. 
u  What  seems  him  best  shall  stand,  while  ye 
"  Our  foes,  and  his,  before  him  flee  ; 
"  Your  gods  of  earth  no  help  can  give, 
"  But  ev'ry  good  shall  we  receive." 

3  O  house  of  Israel,  trust  the  Lord  ! 
Your  help  is  he,  your  shield  and  sword  ; 
Thro'  floods  and  deserts  he  shall  lead 
His  saints,  and  cheer  their  heart  and  head. 
His  ministers  who  trust  hik  name, 

Shall  have  Almighty  help  in  him, 
A  shield  impregnable  is  he 
To  bind  their  foes,  to  clear  their  wax* 
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4  How  great  his  mindfulness  and  care 
Of  those  who  love  his  name,  and  fear  ; 
Forever  will  he  bless  and  own 

The  willing  subjects  of  his  Son  : 

Preachers  and  people  he  will  bless  : 

His  children  all  shall  find  increase, 

If  faithful  we  still  more  shall  rise 

'Till  caught  from  earth  we  mount  the  skies, 

5  Forever  blessed  of  the  Lord 

Are  we  that  fear  and  love  his  word  ; 
He  made  and  holds  the  heav'ns  and  earth, 
All  pow'r  is  his  of  love  and  wrath  1 
All  praise,  as  all  that  is,    is  his, 
The  silent  dead  can  give  no  praise, 
But  praise  the  Lord  all  ye  that  live, 
Praise,  praise  him  who  in   Christ  believe. 

PSALM  116.  1—6.    First  part. 

Love  to  God  for  hearing  prayer,with  resolution 
to  persevere,  &c#     CM. 

1  I  love  the  Lord,  and  still  will  love, 

For  he  hath  heard  my  prayer  ; 
And  to  my  sorrows,  from  above, 
Inclin'd  his  gracious  ear. 

2  Therefore  while  life  and   strength  remain 

I'll  c?.ll   upon   my  God  ; 
For  lo,  when  wounded,   sick  and  slain. 
He  rais'd  me  by  his  blood. 

3  The  bitter  sorrows  of  despair, 

With  pains,  as  pains  of  hell, 
Compassing  round  my  soul  did  tear, 
But  at  hi ^  feet  1  fell : 

4  Groaning  I  calPd  upon  his  name, 

"  O  Lord,  1  thee  beseech, 
ts  My  soul  deliver,  wounded,  slain, 
And  lo,  1  felt  his  touch 


Now  ris'n  i  and  strer.:      , 

O  b 

OF  >od. 

6  The  Lord  preserves  the  humble  soul, 

tij  caO, 
For  wea!-.  r. 

1—r    : 
Love  to  God  . 

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Because  he  heard  n 

:      L 

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rd  ! 
upon  m?  be 

me, 

5  How  his  love  ! 

I 
-  I  be  aJl  my  joy  beL 

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PSALM  116.     7—14.     Third  Pan. 

Finding  rest  in  Christ;  renewed  resolutions; 
feeding  on  Christ's  flesh  and  blood,  &c 
L.  M. 

1  Return,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 

And  praise  the  bounty  of  thy  Lord! 

Cast  fear  away,  and  own  how  biess?d 

Thou  art,  and  favour'd  of  thy  God. 

2  My  soul  hast  thou,  O  gracious  Lord, 

Redeem'd  as  from  the  gates  of  hell  ! 
And  dry'd  the  blinding  briny  flood, 
And  rais'd  my  feet  and  bent  my  will, 

3  Now  will  I  walk  before  my  Lord, 

Among  the  living,  from  the  dead  ; 
My  soul  believes  his  faithful  word, 
Therefore  his  praises  will  I  spread. 

4  So  long  afflicted,  rent,  ancf  sunk 

I  said  in  haste,  "  all  men  are  false  !" 
And,  "  what  is  truth?"  but  from  the  brink 
Of  ruin  I  did  hell  repulse. 

5  What  shall  I  render  to  my  Lord 

For  all  his  benefits  so  great  ? 
My  vows  I'll  pay,  and  praise  his  word, 
1*11  drink  his  blood,  his  flesh  I'll  eat. 

6  I'll  scorn  the  world,  and  trust  my  Lord 

Upon  his  love,  and  gladly  wou'd 
Proclaim  his  name  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  win  the  world  to  trust  his  blood. 

PSALM  116.     14—19.     Fourth  Part. 

Resolution  to  pay  vows  unto  the  Lord;   saints 
God's  delight,  typ. 

1  Bold  will  I  stand  in  Jesus'  cause, 
I'll  pay  my  vows,  and  in  his  house 
Maintain  his  truth  and  love  j 


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For  precious  in  Jehovah's  sight 
An  dying  saints,  they'r  his  delight, 
And  gain  the  life  above. 

Truly  I  am  thy  servant  Lord, 
Bought  with  the  price  of  Jesus  blood, 

Born  of  thy  spirit  too  : 
From  all  my  bonds  thy  hand  hath  freed, 
And  whom  thou  free'st  is  fpee  indeed, 

And  all  I  can  is  due  ! 

The  sacrifice  of  thanks  and  praise 
To  thee  I'll  oner,  all  my  days, 

And  on  thee  wait  in  prayer ; 
I'll  pay  with  joy  my  humble  vows 
Among  the  people,  in  thy  house, 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near. 

Bear  witness,  O  ye  courts  of  God  ! 
And  all  that  hallow  his  abode  ! 

Let  all  his  church  attend  ! 
I  vow  the  Lord  my  only  bliss, 
And  bind  my  heart  forever  his, 

And  all  on  him  depend! 

PSALM  116.     13.     Fifth  Pare. 
Sacramental.      C.  M. 

The  tokens  of  salvation,   I 

Behold  with  tremb'ling  j 
For  me  did  Jesus  live  and 

His  wounds  my  sins  destroy. 

The  bread  that  speaks  my  broken  Lord 

I'll  gladly  eat,  and  live  ; 
The  cup  and  symbol  of  his  blood 

With  joy   wi\\  1  tea 

On  thee  my  risen  Lord   I  call, 

Pour  forth  thy  grace  on   q 
Now  raise,  renew,   make  strong  n 
i*.ed  one  with  thee. 


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4  Give  me  to  eat  and  drink  (nor  die) 
Thy  body  and  thy  blocd, 
Live  thine  below,  and  then  on  high, 
Forever  with  my  Lord. 

PSALM  116.     15.     Sixth  Part. 
Death  should  not  dismay  the  just.     L.  M. 

1  Oh  why  should  death  dismay  the  just, 
Or*  in  themselves,  or  friends  in  Christ  I 
To  die  is  gain,  <tis  life  and  heav'n, 
To  all  who  know  their  sins  forgiv'n. 

2  What's  all  the  shameful  pomp  of  death  ? 
Of  yielding  life,  of  leaving  earth  ? 

Or  naouid'ring  in  the  silent  grave  ? 
What  to  the  dead  ?  or  those  they  leave  ? 

3  For  precious  in  the  sight  of  God, 
The  death  of  his  redeem' d  by  blood  ! 
His  saints  he  loves,  and  death  but  leads 
Their  souls  to  him,  for  greater  deeds. 

4  If  there  no  resurrection  \\rere  \ 
If  dying  here  we  liv'd  ^\o  more  ! 
Not  to  the  Lord,  ourselves,  or  friends 
Cou'd  death  be  good,  or  make  amends. 

5  Bat  lo,  a  resurrection  sure, 

When  there  is  death  or  pain  no  more 
Makes  dying  gain,  to  saints  who  love, 
For  dying  all,  we  meet  above. 

6  Thence  we  shou'd  sorrow  not,  as  those 
That  die  'thout  hope,  and  bear  the  curse  ; 
To  such  no  dying  joy  is  giv'n, 

They  meet  in  hell,  but  saints  in  heav'n. 

PSALM  lir.     First  Part. 

Praise  to  God,  he  will  govern  our  goings 
rightly,  &c. 

1  O  praise,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  I 
Adore  him  ye  people  and  saints  I 


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He  heard  our  prayer  and  petitions. 

Our  sorrows,  and  groans,  and  complaints  ; 
His  merciful  kindness  is  mighty, 

His  truth  shall  forever  endure  ; 
Our  goings  he'll  govern,  and  rightly, 

Praise  God  for  his  mercy  is  sure. 

PSALM  lir.      Second  Part* 

Ardent  praise  to  God.     C.  M. 

1  O  praise, — Almighty  praise  is  due 

From  all  the  nations  round 
To  God,  whose  love  is  ever  new> 
And  doth  to  us  abound. 

2  Let  all  the  people  praise  the  Lord  I 

To  us  his  love  is  great  ! 
He  sends  to  us  his  cheering  word, 
And  makes  his  service  sweet. 

S  His  faithfulness,  his  truth,  indures 
Thro*  evfry  age  the  same, 
The  same  from  first  to  endless  years, 
Immortal  as  his  name. 

4  Let  aE,  therefore,  adore  the  Lord  I 
And  sound  his  fame  with  joy! 
Let  endless  praise  ascend  to  Gud 
And  all  our  pow'rs  employ. 

5SALM  118.     1—9.     First  Part. 

God's  lasting  mercy,  Sec. 

1  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 
Ie  songs  of  worship  rise  ; 
Own  how  great  he  is  and  good  ! 
Around  both  earth  and  skies  ! 

Liil   unite, 
And  shout  in  songs  from  Zion's  hill 
Me-cy  is  his  chief  delight, 
Jbr  can  his  mercy  fail. 


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2  On  the  Lord  my  soul  did  call 

In  sore  distress,  and  soon, 
When  my  feet  were  near  to  fall, 

His  nievc.y  on  me  shone, 
Gave  me  larger  room  and  light  ^ 

His  grace  lot  all  his  preachers,  tell  ; 
Mercy  is  his  chief  delight, 

Nor  can  his  mercy  fail. 

3  Tho'  by  sin  the  world  is  slain, 

His  mercy  so  divine 
Sent  redemption  unto  men, 

And  Jesus  now  is  mine  ! 
Jesus  bore  the  horrid  weight 

Of  sin,  to  save  our  souls  from,  hell ; 
Mercy  is  his  chief  delight, 

Nor  can  his  mercy  fail. 

4  Christ  my  Lord  is  on  my  side, 

I  will  no  longer  fear 
Tho'  the  hosts  of  wrath  and  prtlde 

Against  nay  soul  appear  ; 
Still  he  shields  me  for  the  fight, 

And  so  will  shield  my  helpers  still  ; 
Mercy  is  his  chief  delight, 

Nor  can  his  mercy  fail. 

5  All  my  trust  is  in  the  Lord, 

He  cannot  fail  my  soul  ; 
Better  'tis  to  trust  his  word, 
-  Than  any  man,  or  all  ; 
Him  I'll  trust  by  day  and  night. 

And  know  I  shall  o'er  hell  prevail 
Mercy  is  his  chief  delight, 

His  grace  can  never  fail. 

PSALM  118.  13,  10—12,  14.     Second  Part. 

£arth  and  hell,  the  foe  of  holiness,  endeavour- 
ing to  wear  out  a  saint.     C.  M. 

1  The  foe,  malicious  of  my  joy, 
TJiiust  on  me  sore  that  I 


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(As  tho<  'thout  succour  fram  my  Gcd) 
Might  fall,  and  droop,  and  die. 

2  Terrors,  on  terrors,  troops  of  hell, 

Did  compass  me  about, 
And  thick  as  swarming  bees  assay'd 
To  wear  my  comforts  <*it. 

3  But  as  the  transient  fire  of  thorns 

Their  darts  are  quench'd  by  blood, 
For  in  the  name  of  Christ  my  trust 
I  rose  and  on   them  stood. 

4  My  conq'ring  strength,  triumphant  songi, 

Is  Jesus  prince  of  peace  ; 
My  great  salvation  he  becomes, 
And  cheers  my  drooping  face. 

PSALM  118.  15,  19,  20.     Third  Part. 

The  delights  of  social  worship,  in  families,  or 
other  ways. 

1  How  sweet  the  comforts  of  the  place 
Where  so-ciai  worship,  prayer  and  praise, 

Gladden  the  morn  and  eve  ; 
Salvation  is  their  cheerful  theme, 
United  in  the  Savior's  name, 

How  happily  they  live. 

2  The  dwellings  cf  the  humble  pure, 
Who  give  not  zealous  worship  e'er, 

But  live  to  Gcd  alone, 
Are  emblems  of  thy  courts  above, 
Where  all  is  joy,  and  praise,  and  love, 

And  all  uuite  in  one. 

3  Kow  sacred  are  the  opening  doors, 
Th^t  let  us  on  the  humble  floors, 

Avjd  in  the  listening  walls, 
Whej£  saints  do  d,well,  whose  hearts  and 

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And  tongues  adorn  the  Lord's  commands, 
Walking  by  sacred  rules. 

4  With  cheerful  joy,  and  strengthening  grace, 
We  compass  round  these  gates  of  praise, 

And  find  supreme  delight  ; 
A  door  to  heav'n  it  seems,  and  we 
In  prayer,  and  praise,  do  all  agree 

T*  inspire  new  strength  and  might. 

PSALM    118.,  17,   18,  16,  21,    22.     Fourth 
Part.    C.  M. 

Assurance  of  living  to  declare  the  works  of 
God  ;  Christ  the  corner  stone,    &c. 

1  I  Shall  not  die,  as  yet,  but  live, 

And  spread  abroad  the  name 
And  works  of  pow'r,  and  works  of  love, 
Of  God,  and  of  the  Lamb. 

2  The  Lord  hath  sorely  chas'ned  me, 

With  loving  proofs  of  grace, 
But  still  I  live,  the  more  refin'd, 
The  more  to  render  praise. 

3  His  hand  how  glorious  and  how  strong, 

For  works  of  grace,  or  wrath  ! 
All  conq'ring  things  are  in  his  pow'r, 
To  render  life  or  death. 

4  I'll  praise,  I'll  praise  my  matchless  God, 

For  he  has  heard  my  cry  ; 
He  my  salvation  has  become, 
,  And  set  me  up  on  high. 

5  Let  all  the  earth  adore  his  grace, 

For  Christ  his  Son  is  giv'n 
An  elect,  try'd,  and  corner  stone, 
Where  faith  may  build  to  fy-av'n* 


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PSALM  118.    22-24,    26,  27,    25,    28,  29. 
Fifth  Part. 

Christ  refused  by  the    builders,  becomes  the 
corner  st^ne,  &c. 

1  The  all   cementing  living  stone, 
Who  able  is  to  save  alone, 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse, 

But  him  our  corner  stone  we   choose. 
The  corner  stone  he  has  become, 
Tho'  envious  Jews  his  reign  disown, 
Tho'  crucify'd  as  helpless,  he 
Again  arose,  and  lives  in  me, 

2  This  is  Jehovah's  wond'rous  plan 
To  save  and  bless  apostate  man ; 
JTis  marvelous  in  all  our  eyes, 

A  wonder  to  the  earth  and  skie's  ! 
This  gospel  day  with  joy  we  see, 
How  favour'd  I,  it  shines  on  me  ! 
Let  all  the  earth  confess  our  king, 
At  Jesus'  name  adore  and  sing. 

3  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh,  in 

The  pow'r  of  God,  to  ransom  man  ; 
Thee  we  have  bless'd,  and  still  will  bless, 
O  Chrirt  !  our  joy  and  righteousness. 
Our  God  hath  shown    us  glorious  light, 
To  shun  the  wrong,  pursue  the  right : 
Away  the  wisdom  of  the  world, 
For  God  is  now  in  Christ  reveal'd, 

4  Let  all  of  human  pow'r  and  skill, 
Be  sacrifie'd  to  heav'ivs  will ; 

AH  human  schemes  for  bliss  to  man 
Subsides  before  great  Shilo's  plan. 
The  Lord's  almighty  arm  of  love 
Gives  light  and  glory  from  above  ; 
Prosperity  supreme  is  ours, 
Thro'  Jesus'  name,  while  heav'n  indures, 


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5  Thou,  Jesus,  ait  my  life,  my  all, 
Thy  name  I'll  praise,  thy  blood  extoll- 
Let  all  the  earth  give  thanks  and  sing, 
Confessing  Jesus,  Lord  and  king  ! 
For  O,  how  great,  how  good  is  he  ! 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  sets  us  free  ; 
To  humble  souls  his  love  is  sure 
While  sun,  and  moon,  and  heav'n  indure. 

PSALM  119.  1.     First  Part.     L.  M. 

The  blessings  of  the  holy. 

1  Blessed,  forever  blessed  are 

The  undeflled  in  the  Lord, 
t   Who  walk  before  bis  eyes  with  fear, 
According  to  his  holy  word. 

2 

2  Their  blessing  never  shall  depart 

Who  love  and  keep  his  law  of  love  i 
Who  seek  him  with  an  upright  heart, 
His  will  to  know,  his  love  to  prove, 

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3  Great  peace  have  they,  their  joy  is  full, 

Who  love  and  keep  thy  holy  law  ; 
Them  nothing  shall  offend,  but  all 
Assist  their  zeal  and  faith  to  grow. 

150—152 

4  The  hands  of  mischief  hunt  the  pure, 

And  press  with  spite  upon  their  soul  ; 
But  God  is  near,  and  shall  secure 

Their  help,  and  succour,  when  they  call, 

5  All  his  commandments  are  in  truth  ; 

His  promises  are  great  and  sure, 
Firm  and  unmov'd  in  life,  in  death, 
Nor  can  th'    almighty  fail  the  pure. 


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PSALM  119.  4.     Second  Part.     C.  M. 

Submission    to  God's  command's  longing  to 
attain  a  single  eye,  Sec. 

1  Thou  hast  commanded  us,  O  Lord, 

With  diligence  to  keep 
The  precepts  of  thy  holy  wordj 
And  not  as  others  sleep. 

5 

2  O  that  my  ways,  so  strait'ned  round, 

Were  guided  from  on  high  ! 
Nor  will  I  rest  till  I  have  found 
A  pure  and  single  eye. 

6 

3  Then  I  no  more  shall  be  asham'd 

When  I  have  pure   respect 
To  all  my  maker  doth  command, 
Nor  any  cross  reject. 

7 

Then  shall  I  praise  with  upright  hearty 

And  render  thee  thy  own, 
When  I  have  learn'd  in  ev'ry  part 

The  judgments  of  thy  throne. 

8 
5  Forever  will  I  keep  thy  word  ; 
But  O,  forsake  me  not  ; 
My  strength  is  all  derived  from  God  ! 
Nor  shall  I  be  forgot. 

PSALM  119.  9.     Third  Part.     L.  M. 

God's  word  the  true  guide  for   the  young,   &c* 

1  How  shall  the  rising  race  secure 
A  virtuous  life,  and  conscience  pure  ? 
By  taking  heed,  and  growing  wise, 
Walking  by  rules  thy  word  supplies. 


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2  Be  wise  betimes,  ye  tot'ring  young,  [tongue 
And  guard  your  hearts,  and  guard  your 
By  heav'ns  counsels,  only  sure, 

The  same  when  time  and  art's  no  more. 

10 

3  O  Lord,  with  all  my  heart  to  thee 
Will  I  approach  to  guide  my  way  ; 
From  thee  I  ne'er  wou'd  wander,  Lord, 
Nor  once  forsake  thy  holy  word. 

U 

4  Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart, 
To  shield  my  soul  from  ev'ry  dart, 
That  I  may  ne'er  thy  truth  offend, 
But  keep  thy  counsels  to  the  end, 

PSALM  119.  12,  68,  65.     Fourth  Part. 

The  Lord  kind  and  faithful ;    further  help  im- 
plored, &c.     L.  M. 

1  Blessing  and  honor  to  the  Lord, 
In  all  his  ways  so  kind  so  good, 

In  faithful  mercy,  grace,  and  love, 
He  deals  his  blessings  from  above. 

33,  18. 

2  Teach  me  thy  statutes  more  and  more, 
Anoint  mine  eyes,  and  make  them  pure, 
That  I  may  wond'rous  things  behold 

In  thy  pure  law  and  grace  enrol 'd. 

34. 

3  Give  me  th'  understanding  pure, 
And  I  shall  in  thy  law  endure, 
Yea,  and  with  all  my  heart  observe. 
And  from  thy  guidance  never  rove. 

35. 

4  C?use  me  to  keep  the  narrow  path 
Of  thy  commandments  unto  death  ; 


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For  therein  is  my  chief  delight, 
With  rising  day,  and  coming  night. 

36. 

5  Still  more  incline,  conform  my  heart 
To  all  thy  will,  and  ne'er  depart ; 
Nor  let  a  covet'ous  desire 
A  moment  o'er  my  heart  aspire. 

PSALM  119.     14.     Fifth  Part. 

God's  word  above  riches.  Resolutions  to 
persevere,  undismayed  by  earthly  powers 
L.  M. 

1  All  riches  are  but  empty  sounds 

Compared  with  thy  pure  word,  my  God; 
Not  all  the  wealth  that  kings  surrounds, 
Such  joy  or  comfort  can  afford. 

15. 

2  My  ears  shall  on  thy  statutes  wait, 

And  learn  with  joy  thy  righteous  ways  j 
My  cheerful  heart  shall  meditate 
Thy  precepts  all  my  happy  days. 

16. 

3  In  thee  will  I  myself  delight, 

In  all  thy  statutes  1*11  rejoice  ; 
Nor  busy  day,  nor  lonely  night, 

Shall  make  me  once  forget  thy  voice. 

45,  47. 

4  No  faintings  shall  oppress  my  peace, 

I'll  walk  at  liberty  and  sing, 
For  all  my  joy  is  in  the  grace 

And  statutes  of  my  heav'nly  king, 

46,  48. 

5  I'll  bless  thy  grace,  I'll  own  thy  law, 

Nor  fear  for  poiv'rs  of  earth  around  i 

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I'll  lift  my  hands,  and  humbly  bow, 
For  I  have  sought  thy  love  and  found. 

PSALM  119,     17.     Sixth  Part. 

A  desire  under  affliction  to  live,  only  for  the 
glory  of  God.     L.  M. 

1  Deal  kindly  with  thy  servant  Lord, 
That  I  may  live  and  keep  thy  word  ; 
Still  let  thy  promise  raise  me  up 

On  which  thou  causedst  me  to  hope. 

49,  50. 

2  This  is  my  comfort  in  my  pain, 
That  thou  wilt  raise  me  up  again  ; 
Thy  word  doth  quicken  and  revive, 
And  tho'  I  die  I  still  Shall  live. 

19,  20. 

3  A  stranger  in  the  earth  am  I, 

Hide  not  thy  promise  from  mine  eye  ; 
My  soul  doth  break  with  longing  love 
The  fulness  of  thy  truth  to  prove. 

22. 
4  Remove  my  hindrance  of  reproach, 
How  long  shall  violence  encroach  ? 
For  I  have  groan'd  thy  way  to  keep, 
And  sourly  mourn'd  my  ev'ry  slip. 

24,  76,  77. 

5  Are  not  thy  testimonies,  Lord, 
My  only  joy,  my  counsil,  guard  ? 
Let  then  1  pray  thee,  from  on  high, 
Thy  mercy  raise  me,  or  I  die. 

PSALM  11£.    51,  33.     Seventh  Part. 

The  reproach  of  the  Godly  bv  cruel  persecu- 
tors, &c.     C.  M. 
X  The  proud  have  had  me  in  reproach, 
Pension  broke  my  heart ; 


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Rulers  did  also  set  and  speak 
To  agrivate  my  smart. 

61,  69. 

2  The  bands  of  cruel  men  have  rob'd 

My  glory  in  the  cross, 
They've  forg'd  a  lye  against  my  soul, 
And  sought  my  utter  loss. 

70,  85. 

3  Their  heart  with  vanity  is  fat  ; 

Who  loves  thy  law  they  hate  ; 

-  Pits  they  prepar'd  to  cast  me  down 

And  hide  me  from  their  sight. 

87. 
4s  Almost  they  had  consum'd  my  life* 
And  crush'd  me  from  the  earth, 
But  lo,  I  still  thy  precepts  kept, 
And  prove  anew  thy  truth. 

88,  S3. 

5  According  to  thy  matchless  love, 
My  zeal  increase,  defend  ! 
And  teach  my  feet  thy  way,  and  I 
Shall  keep  it  to  the  end  ! 

PSALM  119.    25.    Eighth  Part. 

Complaint   of    great     heaviness,     imploring 
strength,  and  to  be  upheld  of  God,  C.  M. 

1  How  grovels  in  the  dust  my  soul, 

Quicken  me,  O  my  God  ! 
And  raise  my  heavy  heart,  to  see 
The  beauties  of  thy  word. 

27. 

2  Make  me  to  understand  the  way 

Of  all  thy  precepts,  Lord  ! 
So  shall  I  of  thy  wond'rous  works 
Rejolte,  in  thought  and  word. 


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3  My  soul  doth  melt  for  heaviness, 

As  strjpt  of  ev'ry  good, 
Strengthen  vhou  me,  O  Lord  of  life  ! 
According;  to  thy  word. 

4  Uphold  my  weajy,  sinking  soul,  ' 

Nor  let  my  courage  die  ! 

Nor  let  me  of  my  hope  despair 

Nor  think  my  faith  a  lie  1  j 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  stand 

In  spite  of  hell,  and  i've, 
And  have  respect  to  all  thy  ways 
Nor  once  thy  spirit  grieve. 

PSALM  119.  40.     Ninth  Part. 

Love   to   God's  word,  &c.     C.  M. 

1  Behold,  O  Lord,  how  I  have   long'd 

IV  ith  love,  and  warm  desire, 
To  know  thy  councils,  which  to  keep 
My  soul  is  all  on  fire. 

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2  My  mouth  I  open'd  wide  with  thirst, 

And  panted  with  delight, 
For  thy  pure  word  of  promise,  Lord, 
And  for  thy  spirits  light. 

127,  130. 

3  Thy  bless'd  commandrr  ents  are  my  joy, 

Not  gold  can  charm  me  so, 
The  entrance  of  thy  word  gives  lights 
Evil  and  good  to  know. 

128. 

4  Thence  I  esteem  thy  holy  word 

Concerning  all  things  right, 
It  all  my  counseler  I  make, 
And  ev'ry  false  way  hate. 


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PSALM  119.     105.     Twelfth  Pars. 

For  a  Magistrate.     L.  M. 

1  How  difficult  my  various  task, 

To  punish  vice  where'er  'tis  seen  ; 
To  strip  injustice  of  her  mask, 
And  be  a  praise  to  virtuous  men. 

2  But  I  have  sworn,  (and  will  perform,) 

That  I  will  keep  thy  judgments  pure  ; 
Help  me,  O  God,  make  strong  my  arm, 
In  me  make  known  thy  truth  and  pow  *r> 

3  Let  not  my  hand  offend  the  just, 

Nor  yet  exceed  on  evil  men  ; 
I  wou'd  not  be  with  tyrants  curs'd, 
Nor  wou'd  I  bear  the  sword  in  vain. 

PSALM  119.     32.     Thirteenth  Part. 

Resolution  to  run  faster  in  Gcd's  commands, 
&c.     L/M. 

1  Lord,  I  will  run  with  cheerful  speed, 

In  the  sweet  path  of  thy  commands, 
When  by  thy  grace  my  heart's  enlarg'd 
To  lift  with  confidence  my  hands* 
60,  59. 

2  My  soul,  make  haste,  nor  once  delay 

To  keep  the  Lord's  commands  'till  death  ; 
Avoid  as  heli  each  sinful  way, 

And  run  the  way  of  love  and  truth. 

3  Turn  off  my  eyes,  O  gracious  Lord, 

From  all  the  vain  delights  of  life! 
My  heart  has  stuck  unto  thy  word, 

Nor  mov'd  for  joy,  nor  mov'd  for  grief. 
33. 

4  Establish  more  and  more  thy  word 

Unto  thy  tiemb'ling  servant,  who, 
With  sacred  awe,  and  humble  d^ead 
Is  given  to  thy  fear  and  law, 

R 


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5  So  shall  I  keep  thy  way  of  truth, 

And  magnify  thy  grace  and  pow'r, 
Proclaim  thy  goodness  to  the  earth, 

Nor  fail,  nor  faint,  'till  time's  no  more# 

PSALM  119.     57.     Fourteenth  Part. 

God    my    portion — comfort    from    his    past 
goodness — assurance  of  heaven.     C.  M, 

1  My  portion  is  the  living  God  ; 
I've  said,  (and  1*11  perform,) 
That  I  would  keep  thy  holy  word, 
And  trust  my  all  thereon.  ' 
58,  82. 
2'  With  all  my  heart  thy  favour  I 
Intreat,  implore,  my  God  ! 
For  lo,  my  eyes  do  fail  and  die 
For  corn  fort  from  thv  word, 
52/ 

3  I  call  to  mind  thy  ways  of  old, 

Of  mercy  and  of  pow'r, 
'Till  comforted,  and  thence  lay  hold 
Upon  thy  word  the  more. 
55,  78,  89. 

4  This  have  I  had  because  I  kept 

Thy  law  of  faith  and  love  ; 
The  hope  of  sinners  shall  be  mock'd, 
But  1  shall  dvvell  above. 
157. 

5  O  let  my  soul  forever  live  ! 

And  I  shall  bless  thy  name  ! 

Thine  is  the  pow'r  alone  to  give, 

And  thine  the  praise,  amen. 

PSALM  119.     62.     Fifteenth  Part. 

Love   and  integrity  to  God  and  his  law,  by 
day  and  night. 

1  My  love,  my  praise,  by  day  and  night 
Shajl  soar  superior  to  each  weight, 


And  reach  my  God  on  high  r 
At  midnight  will  I  rise  and  sing  ; 
My  solemn  vows  and  offerings  bring, 
To  him  that  heard  my  cry. 
-56. 
b  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  name, 
Bv  silent  night,  as  day  the  an 

To  k#ep  thy  per: 

Till  I  ascend. on  hi: 

I  orror  hath  ran  my  spirit  thro', 
Because  of  those  te  thy  law ; 

But  still  to  thee  I  look  ; 
I  :rn, 

Nor  do  I  wait  the  rising  morn 

To  seek  my  hiding  rock. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  their  sleeping  wr 
To  read  thy  word,   n 

To  meditate  therein  ; 
O  in  ne  ! 

•von'd  be  thine, 
And  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

PSALM  U 

Overcoming  in  God's  word 

1  Iffy  heai •:  .d  so  my  toi 
Shall  bless  the  Lord,  and  ail  my  song 

be  ; 

ige 
;ile  in  my  house  of  pilgrim :. 

2  I  own  thy  awful  judgments  right, 

-race  and  truth  perm:.. 


Of  troubles  i  endure  ; 
By  this  thy  law  is  most  cndcar'd, 
Both  in  its  practice  and  reward, 

Not  gold  can  so  allure. 

3  The  men  who  in  thy  precepts  tread, 
Who  love  thy  law  in  word  and  deed, 

And  tear  thy  awful  iiu  ne, 
Are  my  companions,  my  delight, 
A  strength  to  run,  a  strength  to  light, 
And  next  to  Christ  niv  theme. 
64,  156. 
i  Tho'  many  sorrows  wound  my  soul, 
The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  fat  and  full 

Of  mercies  from  above  ! 
Teach  me  thy  statutes,  that  with  joy 
1  may  my  latest  days  employ- 
To  render  back  thy  love. 
140,  159,  154. 
3  My  love  to  all  thy  truths  how  great ! 

Thy  word  how  pure,  thy  grace   how  sweet ! 

Mark  how  I  love  thy  name  ! 
O  ease  my  pain,   remove  my  grief, 
Quicken  my  soul  with  light  and  life, 
And  cleanse  my  heart  from  sin. 

6  Then  shall  my  tongue  forever  speak, 
(Nor  any  oiher  pleasure  seek,) 

Of  thy  pure  word  my   God  ; 
For  thy  commands  are  just  and  right, 
Dispelling  darkness,  giving  light, 

And  lead  to  thine  abode. 

PSALM  119.  81,  84.     Seventeenth  Part. 

Longing  for  lull  salvation  ;   God's  men 

in    all,    imploring    help    against     persecu- 
tors,    L.  M. 

1  My  soul  doth  faint  with  inward  \vo.e 
For  full  salvation's  cup  ? 


293 

How  ma*iy  days  in  tents  below 
Must  I,  thy  servant,  droop  ? 
41,  76. 

2  Thy  mercies  are  my  only  joy, 

My  only  hope  and  plea  ; 
Send  them  I  pray  thee  from  on  I 
My  comfort  still  to  be. 
42. 

3  So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  fight 

Against   the  men  of  pride, 
Who  seek  to  draw  me  from  the  right, 
And  turn  my  feet  aside. 

:  shame  confound  their  cruel  strength* 
Perverse  are  they  and  foul  ; 
Mark  and  reward  the  cruel  length 
They've  taken  with  my  soul, 
86. 

5  All  who  reproach  my  zeal  and  cause 

Shall  find  their  fatal  wrong, 
For  thou  art  faithful,  just  thy  :_ 
Tho'  vengeance  waits  so  long. 
89. 

6  Thy  word  is  firm,  tho'  earth  and  heav'n 

Dissolve  and  be  no  more  ; 

Its  promises  shall  all  be  giv'n, 

Its  threat'nings  are  as  sure. 

PSALM  119.94,  15,  3,   13:,  Eigh- 

teenth Part. 
An  appeal  to  God  for  help,   with   resolves  to 

cleave  to  him.     Double  L.  M. 
1  Save  me,  O  God,  for  I  am  thine  I 
Nor  do  I  from  thy  truth  decline  ! 
And  bless  ire  as  thou  us'd  to  do 
The  souls  that  love  thy  holy  h 
Deliver  me  from  th*  cruel  man; 
I  from  the  tyranny  c:  . 


394 

Guide  thoa  and  order  all  my  ways, 
With  full  supplies  of  light  and  .gra. 
125,  141. 
2  Thy  willing  servant,  Lord,  am  I, 
To  thee  I  lift  my  waiting 
And  long  thy  utmost  vtili  to  know, 
Willing  to  suifer,  glad  to  do. 
Small  and  despised  thoc  I  be, 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  be  false  to  thee ; 
Thy  precepts  are  my  hearts  delight, 
My  thought  and  practice  day  and  night. 

PSALM  119.  153,136.  Nineteenth  Part. 

Weeping  at  sin,  God's  word  true,  &c.    C.  M, 

1  When  I  behold  the  scoffing  bands, 

Who  so  offend  thy  word, 
Rivers  of  water  drown  mine  eyes, 
And  draw  mv  heart  to    God. 
*160,  155, 

2  For  lo,  thy  ey'ry  word  is    true, 

Nor  shall  thy  threat'mngs  Far]  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  promise  mock  the  just, 
But  own  and  kelp  them  still  : 

3  From  first  to  last  thou  art  the  same, 

So  all  thy  judgments  are; 
Salvation's    far  from  wicked  men, 
But  to  the  righteous  near. 
126. 

4  cTis  time  for  thee,  O  Lord,  to  work, 

And  show  the  vaunting  bands 
Who  made  thy  curse  and  blessing  void, 
The  pow'r  of  thy   commands. 

5  Lift  up  thyself,  O  Jesus,  now, 

And  make  the  mountains  fall, 
Make  sinners  bow  and  cry  to  I 
And  hear  them  when  they  call. 


295 

PSALM  119.  80.     Twentieth   Part.      S.  M. 

Complaint  c  ;  full    respect  to   God's 

commands  the  best  defence  against  it,  8cc. 

1  How  prone  to  shame  am  I, 

0  let  my  heart  be  sound! 

In  all  thy  statutes,  gracious  Lord, 
That  I  be  no.  askam'd  ! 
S3. 

2  By  sland'roiis  tongues  of  men 

1  fom  and  am, 
Yet  do  I  not  forget  th\  word, 

But  keep  a  conscience  clean. 
6. 
S  When  I've  respect  to  all 
Thy  holy  way 2 
I  shall  no  mere  ashamed  Lie 
Of  worms  and  fellow  dust. 

4  When  thus  a  single  eye      -~ 

Shall  make  my  goings  strait, 
No  shame  shall  e'er  becloud  my  ?.o\\\, 
But  all  be  joy  and  light. 
95. 

5  How  strait'ned,  Lord,  am  I, 

To  keep  thy  ways,  nor  err  ; 
But  I'll  consider  well  thy  word, 
As  ail  my  counseilev. 
105,  110 

6  Thy  word's  a  lamp  and  light, 

To  show  my  eyes  thy  path  ; 
Thence  I  each  snare  shall  safely  shun, 
For  \ot  thy  word  is  truth. 

PSALM  119.  90.     Twenty-first  Part. 

The  power  and  faithfulness  of  God  ;  all 
things  his  servants  ;  saints  glad  for  each 
other. 

1  Thy  powcr  and  truth  no  changes  know, 
In  worlds  above,  or  worlds  below,, 


296  * 

Ado'r'd  in  heav'n,  confess'd  in  hell  ; 
Thou  hast  established  of  old, 
This  variegated,  spacious  world, 

Which  by  thy  arm  abideth  still. 
91. 

2  Thy  ordinances  in  the  sky, 
And  in  the  earth,  or  far,  or  nigh, 

Unto  this  day  abide  the  same  ; 
For  all,  O  God,  thy  servants  are  ! 
Who  teach  the  race  of  men  thy  fear, 

And  sing  to  all  th*  eternal  name  ! 
73. 

3  Almighty  Lord,  I  own  thy  hand, 
Me  thou  hast  made,  by  thee  I  stand, 

Grant  me  an  understanding  heart  1 
That  all  thy  holy  word  and  will, 
J  may  below  obey,  nntili 

Thou  call'st  my  spirit  where  thou  art. 
79,  74. 

4  The  souls  who  fear  before  thy  name, 
Who  bear  the  cross,  despise  the  shame, 

Let  all  draw  near,  one  soul  we  are  ! 
For  me  they'r  gla,d,  and  I  for  them, 
For  all  our  hope's  in  Jesus'  name, 

And  Io,  we  here  his  image  wear. 

PSALM  119.  96.   Twenty-second  Part.  L.  M* 

$o  absolute  perfection  here ;  God's  com- 
mands very  broad  ;  hatred  to  vain  thoughts 
and  lying  Ups  ;  with  prayer  and  praise. 

1  All  absolute  perfection  here, 

In  things  at  hand,  or  things  afar, 
Is  but  a  dream,  for  soon  we  learn 
There's  lack  in  all  beneath  the  sun. 

2  But  thy  pure  word  of  truth,  my  God, 
Thy  bless'd  commands,  are  very  broad, 
Here  let  my  soul  expatiate, 

And  learn,  and  grow,  to  endless  height, 


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113,  162. 

3  I  hate  vain  thoughts    which  err  from  thee> 
But  love  thy  law,  which  guides  my  way  ; 
Thy  word  doth  cheer  and  raise  my  voice 
Stronger  than  men  of  spoil  rejoice. 

16J,  114, 

4  My  soul  doth  lying  lips  abhor, 

But  loves,  with  thanks,  thy  righteous  law  : 
Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  shield, 
And  all  my  hopes  on  thee  I  build. 
145,  146,  171. 

5  With  all  my  heart  to  thee  I  cry, 
Hear  me,  O  Jesus,  from  on  high!^ 
Lift  up  my  hands,  thy  spirit  give, 
Thence   will  I  praise  thee  while  I  live. 

"    164,  122. 

6  [Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  love  and  joy, 
Thee  do  I  praise,  and  look  on  high  ; 
Be  surity  for  thy  servant  still, 

Till  1  my  utmost  work  fulfill !] 

PSALM  119,  169,  170.     Twenty-third  Part# 

Praying  to  be  suffered  near  the  throne  of 
grace  ;  daily  dangers  overcome  in  God's 
truth,   Sec.  CM. 

1  O  let  my  cry  come  near  thy  throne, 

My  great  redeeming  king  ! 
To  thee.  O  Father,  thro4  thy   Son, 
My  humbie  prayer  I  bring, 

2  Shut  not  my  supplication  out, 

But  by  tit/  spir;t*s  word 
Give  me  tanding  heart, 

To  love  and  please  mj    God. 
142,    - 

3  Thy  righteousness  can  never  fail, 

Nor  can  tj 
Give  me  I  /  sayings  Still, 

And  I  shall  never  die. 


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104. 
4  Thy  sayings  teach  my  heart  the  truth  ; 
Therefore  each  lying  way 
My  soul  abhors,  as  hidden  death, 
And  doth  for  succour  pray. 
109. 
$  Daily  I  verge  on  overthrow, 
My  soul  is  in  my  hand, 
Yet  do  I  not  forget  thy  law, 
But  call  thy  truth  to  mind. 
115. 

6  Thy  word  of  promise,  and  command, 

Shall  give  me  strength  and  light, 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land, 
No  more  to  flee,  nor  fight. 
108. 

7  Accept,  I  thee  beseach,  dear  Lord, 

My  free-will  ofF'rings  here, 
So  I  shall  gain  thy  bless'd  abode, 
To  sing  forever  there. 

PSALM  119.  149,  169.     Twenty-fourth  Part. 

Prayer  to  be  heard  ;  complaint  of  dissolution 
tho'  faithful  to  God's  commands,  imploring 
his  help.     L.  M. 

1  Hear  thou  my  voice,  O  gracious  God  ! 
According  to  thy  love  and  word  $ 
And  let  my  cry  admitance  gain, 
Nor  leave  me  to  the  jaws  of  sin. 

166- 

2  Long  have  I  waited,  Lord,  to  see 
Thy  great  salvation,  and  to  be 
Exalted  by  thy  pow'r  and  grace, 
To  spread  thy  universal  praise. 

97. 

3  For  O,  how  loves  my  soul  thy  law ! 
Thence  1  my  daily  comforts  draw  ; 
Thy  truth's  Pve  made  my  chosen  way, 
My  meditation  all  the  day. 


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4  But  lo,  both  self,  and  hell,  and  men 
Have  sought  my  feet  to  undermine  ; 
Like  a  lost  sheep  I've  gone  astray, 
Leave  not  my  bleating  soul  a  prey  ! 

5  But  seek  thy  servant  from  on  high, 
Draw  me  again  and  bring  me  nigh, 
For  lo,  I  look  to  Jesus  yet, 

Nor  once  thy  law,  or  love  forget. 

PSALM  120.     First  Part. 

God's  help  in  distress :  the  encfrof  liars  :  The 
woe  of  dwelling  among  those  who  hate 
peace.     L.  M. 

1  In  my  distress,  to  thee  O  Lord, 

I  cry'd,  and  pour'd  my  prayer, 
And  found  tho*  cover'd  in  the  flood, 
My  God  was  with  me  there. 

2  Deliver  still  my  soul,  O  Lord, 

From  snares  of  lying  lips  ! 
And  from  the  flat'rer's  deadly  word  ; 
And  from  the  sluggards  steps. 

What  shall  the  end  of  liars  be  ? 

Who  call  their  tongues  their  own  ? 
And  boast  their  boundless  liberty  I 

Justice  will  mow  theici  down  ! 

4  The  mighty  throw  their  barbed  darts,, 

With  coals  of  juniper  ; 
They  hate  the  righteous  in  their  hearts',, 
And  wicked  ones  prefer. 

5  Oh,  woe  is  me,  that  I  sojourn 
Among  such  sons  of  night ; 

While  I  with  hate  for  evil,  raourn, 
To  mock  is  their  delight. 

6  My  tremb'ling  soul  doth  dwell  with  mea 
That  hate  both  love  and  peace; 

When  I  wou'd  strive  for  peace,  'tis  tkea 
Their  war  and  rage  increase.. 


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PSALM  120.     5,  6,  7.     Second  Part. 
Difficulty  of  peace  among  men.     C.  M. 

1  How  strange  the  state  of  fallen  men  ! 

How  prone  to  contradict  ; 
When  one  wou'd  pass  o'er  faults,  'tis  then 
Others  will  quick  detect. 

2  When  one  wou'd  strive  for  peace  and  love, 

More  happy  for  the  whole, 
The  rest  will  more  their  genious  prove  • 

New  cords  between  to  pull. 

3  Nothing  but  mutual  love  can  live, 

In  peace  and  harmony  ; 
'Thout  love,  if  one  his  life  wou'd  give, 
'Tis  pain  and  misery. 

4  And  woe  is  he  that  meets  the  fate 

Of  dwelling  with  the  men  [spite 

Whose  hearts  are  hard,  and  fraught  with 
With  hands  and  lips  unclean. 

PSALM  121.     First  Part. 

Looking  to  heav'n  for  help,  God  the  sure  keep- 
er of  the  faithful,  -&c. 

1  Up  to  the  slimming  hills, 

Of  glory  and  of  God, 
From  whence  my  help  ne'er  fails, 

When  I  can  trust  his  word, 
I  lift  mine  eyes,  my  heart,  and  hands, 

Implor'ing  guidance  still  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 

And  will  my  prayer  fulfill. 

2  The  Lord  of  earth  and  heav'n, 

The  sea,  and  all  that  is, 
And  who  to  man  hath  giv'n 

His  San,  in  saving  grace, 
He  will  not  suffer  me  to  move, 


SOI 

Tho*  evcry  foe  unite  : 
Unsleeping,  he  will,  from  above, 
Protect  me  day  and  night. 

3  The  Lord  my  keeper  is, 

Tho{  ev'ry  danger  press  ; 
For  day  and  night  his  eyes 

Are  on  the  pure  to  bless ; 
For  Israel's  keeper  dotlv  not  sleep, 

Nor  slumber,  day  nor  night, 
My  soul  he  shall  in  safety  keep, 

In  darkness  as  in  light. 

4  The  sun  shall  not,  by  day, 

Nor  yet  the  moon  by  night, 
With  all  that  cross  my  way, 

Decay  my  joy  or  might ; 
The  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  shade, 

Not  ev'ry  scorching  scene 
That  earth  can  raise,  shall  bow  my  head, 

Or  make  my  goings  lean. 

5  My  going  out,  will  he, 

My  coming  in  preserve  ; 
Nor  will  I  know  to  flee, 

Nor  from  his  precepts  swerve : 
Tho*  pestilence  and  famine  rise, 

Tho*  war  and  danger  spread, 
My  God  will  keep  me  from  the  skies, 

Nor  will  I  be  afraid. 

6  Satan  and  sin  may  rage, 

And  piles  of  evil  rise, 
My  soul  to  disengage, 

And  move  me  with  surprize, 
But  God  shall  keep  my  soul  in  peace, 

Lead  me  in  triumph  on, 
?Till  I  above  behold  his  face, 

Welcome  thro*  Christ  his  Son, 

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PSALM  121.     Second  Part. 

God  an  unsleeping  keeper  of  the  faithful. 
L.  M. 

1  Weary  with  many  tedious  ills, 

As  from  the  dungeon  and  the  deep, 
I  lift  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills 

From  whence  descendeth  all  my  help, 

2  High  on  the  everlasting  hills, 

My  God  and  sure  defence  doth  set ; 
To  him  I  look  thro*  all  my  ills, 

And  he  will  keep  me  from  the  pit. 

3  My  help  is  not  in  man,  but  God, 

That  made  and  keeps  the  earth  and  sky ; 
My  eyes  are  cast  to  his  abode, 

He  will,  I  know  he  will,  draw  nigh. 

4  By  day  and  night  his  care  is  sure, 

The  God  of  Israel  doth  not  sleep  ; 
All  earthly  gods  are  unsecure, 

None  but  the  Lord  my  life  can  keep. 

5  *Tis  not  the  brilliant  rays  of  sun, 

Nor  the  pale  rays  of  moon  by  night, 
That  can  prevent  his  eyes  to  run 

Thro'  earth,  on  those  of  his  delight. 

6  The  Lord  my  maker  is  my  shade, 

Not  all  the  burning  beams  of  sin 

Shall  cause  my  soul  to  faint,  or  head 

To  bow,  and  let  the  tempter  in. 

7  Tho*  ev'ry  danger  round  thee  fall, 

And  for  a  time  he  lei  thee  smart ; 
He  will  forever  keep  thy  soul, 
If  thou  be  pure  and  true  in  heart. 

PSALM  121.     Third  Part. 
Encouragement  to  the  just  under  trouble. 
C.  M. 
I   Be  not  dismay'd,  the'  heav'n  is  high 
The  Lord  will  from  his  hill 


503 

Behold  thy  grief ;  but  lift  thine  eye 
In  prayer,  he'll  grant  thy  will. 

2  The  Lord  who  made  thee  with  the  whole 

In  heav'n,  and  sea,  and  land, 
Will  hear  thy  prayer,  and  keep  thy  soul, 
If  thou  to  virtue  stand. 

3  Equal  to  him  is  day  and  night, 

Our  keeper  doth  not  sleep  ; 
He  seeth  in  darkness  as  in  light, 
To  guide  thy  soul  and  keep. 

4  No  burning  sun  shall  hurt  thy  head, 

His  love  shall  give  good  cheer, 
For  God  himself  shall  be  thy  shade, 
His  care  is  sure  and  near. 

5  No  sickly  moon  shall  hurt  by  night, 

No  burning  sun  by  day, 
For  God  is  near,  by  faith  in  sight, 
Only  be  firm  t*  obey. 

6  Altho*  thy  going  oat  seem  death, 

Because  of  this  world's  god  ; 
Altho*  thy  coming  in  seem  wrath, 
Because  of  ill  abode, 

7  Only  commit  thy  all  to  God, 

In  constant  prayer  and  praise  ; 
Nor  fear  at  home,  nor  fear  abroad, 
He'll  be  thy  help  always. 

PSALM  122.     First  Part, 
Delight  in  the  house  of  God,  &c.      C.  M. 

1  More  glad  than  birds  to  hear  the  voice 

Of  their  beloved  near, 
Am  I  to  go  and  meat  the  Lord, 
And  in  his  house  appear, 

2  Thy  house  is  my  delight,  O  Lord, 

My  chiefest  joy  is  here  ; 
And  in  thy  mystic  citie's  gates 
We  will  with  joy  appear. 


."04 

3  The  city's  true  believers  all, 

This  is  thy  Zion  Lord  ; 
The  mystic  new  Jerasalem  ; 
First  here,  then  up  with  God. 

4  Within  thy  house  thy  saints  appear 

To  learn  thy  law,  great  God  I 
And  render  worship  to  thy  name, 
And  feast  upon  thy  word. 

5  The  Lord  is  here  upon  his  throne, 

By  faith  we  see  the  King-, 
And  bow  and  bless  nib  holy  name, 
And  to  his  glory  sing. 

PAUSE, 

6  Pray  ye  for  our  Jerusalem, 

Pray  for  her  joy  and  peace  f 
For  all  who  love  her  God  will  fill 
With  ev'ry  good  increase. 

7  Be  endless  peace  within  thy  walls, 

And  in  thy  palaces, 
May  God  his  city  ever  bless, 
And  fill  her  treasuries. 

8  How  dear,  O  city,  unto  me  ! 

For  here  my  brethern  dwell, 
My  dear  companions  in  the   Lord; 
May  peace  be  in  thee  still  ! 

9  Because  thou  art  the  house  of  God> 

Bought  by  his  precious  blood, 

My  talents  and  my  time  I  give 

To  seek  thy  peace  and  good. 

PSALM  122.     Second  part. 

Delight  in  the  house  or  church  of  God. 

1  How  glad  did   I  hear, 

It  fill'd  me  with  cheer, 
"  Come  thou  up  to  the  house  of  the  J-ord, 

Good  tidings  are  there  5* 


305 

All  eye  and  all  ear 
Did  I  gladly  attend  on  his  word. 

2  In  thee  will  we  stand, 
Thee  love  and   defend, 

Holy  Zion  the  Saviour's  abode  ; 

How   beautious  and  dear 

Doth  Zion  appear, 
The  great  city  and  palace  of  God, 

3  As  David  of  old 
The  Scepter  did  hold 

And  did  reign  on  Jerusalem's  throne, 

King  Jesus  is  now, 

In  his  Zion  below, 
And  he  reigns  in  the  hearts  of  his  own, 

4  At  his  feet  we  appear, 
All  in  worshipful  cheer, 

And  in  thanks  spread  his  praises  abroad. 

His  scepter  we  own, 

And  bow  to  his  throne, 
And  acknowledge  him  Saviour  and  Cod, 

PAUSE. 

6  All  ye  that  believe, 
And  the  Saviour  receive, 

For  the  peace  of   Jerusalem  pray  ; 

They  that  love  her  shall  rise, 

With  help  from  the  skies, 
And  all  blessings  shall  fill  up  their  day. 

7  All  peace  and  delight, 
By  day  and  by  night 

On  Jerusalem  ever  descend  ! 

Again  Implore, 

Let  peace  evermore 
Be*  Jerusalem's  banquet  and  friend  ! 

8  My  brethren  are  there, 
In  Jesus  so  dear, 

My  dear    friends  and  my  kindred  in  God  ; 
Still  again  will  I  pray, 
R   4 


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Let  peace  with  us  stay, 
Let  all  peace  ever  fill  our  abode, 
9  Because  of  the   love, 

That  the  saviour  did  prove, 
For  to   rescue  his    Zion   from   death, 

To  Zion  I'll  give, 

My  strength  while  I  live, 
And  PU  labour  to  perfect  her  faith. 

PSALM  123.  Looking  to  God  for  help  in  re- 
proach for  his  name.     C.  M. 

1  O  thou  that  reignest  over  all, 

And  dwellest  in  the  skies  ! 
To  thee  I  lift  my  weary  Soul  ; 
And  pour  my  pensive  cries  ! 

2  We  are  thy  servants,  gracious  Lord, 
As  such  we  look  to  thee  : 

We  wait  thy  pleasure,  and  thy  word, 
And  all  thy  will  to  see. 

3  As  servant's  to  their  master's  look 

For  help,  and  sure  defence, 
So  we'll  look  up  to  Israel's  rock, 
For  help  and  succour  thence. 

4  Have  mercy  on  us,  gracious  Lord  f 

For  we  are  fill'd  with  shame  ; 
Out  souls  are  worried  by  the  proud, 
Who  scoru  us  for  thy  name. 

5  The  men  of  worldly  ease  reproach 

And  fill  our  souls  with  pain, 

They  ev'ry  side  on  us  encroach, 

Save,  Lord  or  we  are  slain  1 

PSALM   124.    First    part. 

God  the  only  help  against  the  might  v. 
Double  C.  M. 

Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side  ! 
'Ou*  rausom'd  SOuls  may  say") 


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Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side, 

Our  lives  had  been  a  prey  1 
But  he  repel'd  their  deadly  blows, 

All  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
When  men  and  heuds  against  us  rose, 

Inrag'd  as  for  our  blood. 

2  Had  not»our  rock  been  strong  and  high, 

Or  any  but  the  Lord, 
The  mighty's  Hoods  had  swept  us  by, 

So  raging,  and  so  proud. 
But  lo,  our  souls  are  ransom'd  still. 

Nor  crush'd  beneath  the  foe  ; 
"When  men  assayed  our  lives  to  spill, 

'Twas  their  own  overthrow. 

3  Blessed  forever  be  the  Lord, 

Who  gave  us  not  a  prey  j 
Our  souls  escap'd  as  any  bird, 

For  Jesus  clear'd  the  way. 
The  snare  is  broke,  and  we  are  safe, 

All  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 
But  for  the  Lord  on  our  behalf 

We  ne'er  had  rose  again. 

4  As  fowlers'  snares  our  envious  foes 

Had  spread  their  deadly  nets, 
To  lift  with  pride,  or  crush  with  woes, 

And  fall  us  in  their  pus  : 
But  lo,  the  Lord  our  friend,  hath  broke 

Their  ev'ry  envious  scheme  : 
To  him  alone  we'll  ever  look, 

Our  trust  is  in  his  name, 

PSALM  124.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

An  individual  coming  thro'  great  tribulation 
by  God's  friendship. 

1  Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  my  side  \ 
(I  now  mp.y  clearly  say,) 


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Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  my  side, 
I  had  been  swept  away. 

2  I  had  been  swept  away  by  men, 

Who  rose  against  my  soul  ; 
But  when  their  envy  tore  me,  then 
My  Jesus  made  me  whole. 

3  And  now  inspir'd  by  Jesu's  word, 

I  sing  the  victor's  song, 
My  falls  by  men,  were  lifts  by  God, 
More  high  for  ev'ry  wrong. 

4  The  praise  is  thine,  O  God,  my  God  ! 

And  well  enough  shou'd  be, 
For  hell  had  triumph'd  oe'r  my  blood, 
Only  for  help  from  thee. 

5  When  I  have  pass'd  the  deep  of  man, 

And  look'd  with  horror  down, 
AH  but  blown  up  by  censure's  fan, 
And  by  the  cruel's  frown, 

6  Thou  thence  hast  pluck'd  me  as  a  bird 

Scap'd  from  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
And  by  thy  spirit,  and  thy  word, 
I've  grown  in  grace  ev'n  there. 

PSALM  124.  7,  8.  Third  Part.  C,  M. 

Man's  fall  by  Adam,  and  recovery  by  Christ. 

1  How  deep  the  schemes  of  hell  were  laid, 

Surpassing  human  thought ! 
What  snares  of  death  did  satan  spread, 
To  bring  our  curse  about  ! 

2  And  well  he  caught  us  in  a  snare, 

By  the  first  parent  man, 
When  all  was  darkness  and  despair^ 
And  we  were  lost  in  sin, 

3  Till  the  great  oracle  of  love, 

Willing  and  strong  to  §aye, 


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Descended  from  the  courts  above, 
Himself  for  us  to  give. 

4  Encountering  hell,  he  broke  the  snare, 
And  bound  the  foe  in  chains  : 
No  longer  need  we  now  despair, 
For  still  for  us  he  reigns. 

5  He  is  the  way,  the  truth,  an,d  life, 

The  door  that  sets  us  free  ; 
He  cut  the  snare  as  with  a  knife. 
When  nail'd  upon  the  tree. 

6  Hail  ye  that  feel  ye  have  escaped, 

By   faith,  and  joy,  and  peace, 

Arise  in  grateful  triumph  wrap'd, 

And  sing  to  sovereign  grace, 

7  Our  help  is  in  thy  name,  O  God, 

Who  made  both  earth  and  sky! 
We  hail  the  Savior's  conq'ring  biood, 
That  sweeps  our  ruin  by. 

8  The  snares  of  sin  and  death  are  broke, 

Let  earth  and  heaven  sing ; 
O  grave!   where  now  thy  iron  yoke  I 
O  death  !  where  now  thy  sting  I 

9  Exult  ye  saints,  and  shout  your  gain, 

(While  hell  bemoans  her  loss,) 
Adore  the  friend  that  bore  our  pain, 
And   freed'd  us  on  the  cross. 

PSAL  M  124.      7,  8.     Fourth  Part. 

Man's  fall  by  sin,   and  recovery  by  Christ. 
L.  M. 

1  Adore  and  wonder  earth  and  skies, 

When  hell  had  plan'd  and  wrought  man's 

[fall, 
The  Lord   himself,  the  maker  dies 

To  break  the  snare  and  save  man's  soul. 


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2  When  none  but  God  the  work  cou'd  do, 

And  all  was  black  despair  and  death, 
From  heavn's  refulgent  courts  he  flew, 
To    save   our  souls  from  sin  and  wrath. 

3  Great  Judafr's  Lion   vvalk'd  beneath, 

And  bruis'd  ana  bound  the  foe  of  man  ; 
He  broke  the  snare  of  sin  and  death, 
He  fell  in  tight,  but  rose  again. 

4  He  now  doth  reign  at  God's  right  hand, 

To  help  and  guide  us  tc   his  throne  ; 
O  all  ye  saints,  now  firmly  stand, 
'Till  he  returns  to  take  us  home. 

5  Then  shall  we  sing  in  fuller  praise, 

When  clearer  light  gives  fuller  view 
Of  all  the  wonders  of  that  grace 
That  broke  the  snare  and  brought  us  throc. 

PSALM  124.     ?,  8.     Fifth  Part. 

Deliverance  from  the  snare  of    guilt,    or  con- 
version.    C.  M, 

1  Adore  ye  saints  ;    the  snare  is  broke  ; 
The  snare  is  broke,  and  we, 
From  bonds  of  sin,  and  fear,  and  guilt, 
Arise  to  liberty. 

^>  Our^dark  insufferable  load, 
Of  guilt,  and  slavish  fear, 
Whereby  we  seem'd  in  chains  of  sin, 
A  hellish  deadly     snare, 

3  'Tis  now  remov'd,  the  snare  is  broke* 

Throc  Christ's   redeeming  blood, 

And  we  have  made    our  glad  escape 

Thro'  faith,  all     thanks  to  God. 

4  O  how  divine  to    feel  the  snare 
That  wou'd  have  drag'd  to   hell 
Broke, — And  our  souls  let  into  God, 
The  joy  no  tongue  can  tell  ! 


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5  The  snare  of  guilt  we  have  escap'd, 

Now  justify 'd  by  faith  ; 
O  that  we  all  may  still  escape 
And  be  prepared  for  death  I 

6  Great  God,  our  father  and  our   friend  ; 

Each  snare  destroy   that  word 

Our  race  retar'd,  or  keep  us  from 

Thy  smiles  and  bless'd  abode. 

PSALM  125.     First  part. 
Great  strength  in  trusting  in  God.     L.  M, 

1  How  happy  they  who  trust  the  Lord, 
Confiding  in  his  faithful  word,- 
Thoc  storms  and  billows  rage  around, 
Their  strength  and  peace  th'  more  abound  ; 

2  As  the  Eternal  mount  of  God 
Shall  they  abide  thro,   ev'ry  flood; 
Who  trust  the  Lord    in  purity, 
Are  by  his  pow'r  as  strong  as  he. 

3  As  round  the  old  Jerusalem 

The  mountains  rose,   defending  them, 
So  is  Jehovah  round  his  heirs, 
Defending  us  from  all  our  fears. 

4  Tho*  sinners  rage,  and  devils  roar, 
Exerting  all  their  cruel  pow'r 

The  Lord  shall  turn  their  force  away, 
They  cannot  force  the  pure  astray. 

3  The  Lord  will  bless  the  men  of  grace, 
The  men  of  truth  and  righteousness, 
But  let  them  still  hold  on  their  way ; 
Who  turns  aside  becomes  a  prey. 

6  The  false,  and  proud,  who  turn  aside, 
The  jealous  God  cannot  abide, 
His  eyes  behold  their  crooked  ways, 
And  wrath  is  heating  a.11  their  yiays, 


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7  And  lo  !  a  little,  and  its  flame 
Will  crush  them  in  eternal  pain, 
But  peace  shall  still  b  -  en  the  pure, 
And  they  shall  stand  till  toil  is  o'er. 

PSALM  125.     Second  Part. 

Trust  in  God  a  sure  defence.      C.  2Vf* 

1  Sorely  beset  with  perils  round, 

My  soul  must  sink  and  die, 
Only  for  help  in  Jesus  found  ; 
But  he  is  ever  nigh. 

2  The  Lord  hath  said,  and  I  believe, 

That  they  who  trust  in  him 
Shall  all-sufficient  strength  receive 
In  his  Almighty  name. 

3  As  Zion's  mount  immoveable,  ^ 

Their  feet  *hall  stand  secure  ; 
The'  ev'ry    Jangei   round  them  swell, 
As  God  they  shall  endure. 

4  As  mountains  round  Jerusalem, 

The  Lord  is  r<  und  his  saints, 
And  strong  thro'  faith  in  Jesus'  name 
Their  courage  never  faints. 

5  No  more  to  hostile  hell  or  earth 

Need  they  submit,  or  fall, 
Their  walls  are  walls  of  grace  md  wrath, 
For  God's  around  their  soul. 

6  Still  bless  me,  O  my  Father  God  ! 

And   all  that  upright  be! 
Still  do  thy  Zion  greater  good, 
And  make  us  more  like  thee. 

7  Thy  wrath  I  know  will  crush   the   prouci 

And  for  their  crooked  ways 
They  shall  be  driv'n  in  hell-ward  croud, 
Nor  ever  see  thy  face. 


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S  But  peace  and  all  that's  good  and  best 
Shall  be  upon  the  just,- 
And,  they,  (while  sinners  sink  accurs'd) 
Shall  rise  to  heav'nly  rest. 

PSALM  126.     1—3.     First  Part* 

Deliverance    from    Babylonish     slavery,     an 
emblem  of  Christian  conversion.     L.  M. 

1  As  Israel  sang  in  days  of  old, 

When  free'd  from  Babylonish  pow'r, 
So  we  our  triumph  may  unfold, 
And  sing  i*edeeming  mercy  more. 

2  When  God  their  Zioi  d.d  release, 

It  seem'd  a  dream  for  rapt  -rous  joy  ; 
So  when  on  us  he  pour'd  his  grace, 
What  wonder  did  our  thanks  employ  I 

3  A  grateful  laughter  fill'd  their  mouths ; 

Their  tongues  were  tunfd   with  songs  of 

[praise  ; 
This  triumph  each  believer  knows, 

Who  free'd   from  guilt,    finds  pard'ning 

[grace, 

4  The  Heathen  \vonderfd  at  their  joys, 

u  Great  things  their  God  hath  for  them 

[done  !" 
They  quick  reply'd,  with  cheerful  voice, 
M  Great  things  becoming  him  alone  i* 

5  So  when    th'  ungodly  saw  our  pain, 

And  saw  us  nll'd  at  length  with  peace, 
They  own'a  our  great  deliverer's  name, 
And  we  as  much  ador'd  his  grace. 

6  Wo  praise,  we  bless  thee,  Saviour  God! 

For  thy  delivering  arm  and  lcve  ; 
Safe  thou  hast  brought  us  thro*  thy  blood 
To  thee,  with  hopes  to  reign  above. 


PSALM  126.     4— €u    Second  Par.. 

C .-.-.:::  t r. :::-.  r:  -  r    -  r.  'r . ..: t -    - :    : .  .-'.'-.  ■ ; .-;      . 

:.  :     .       -        -      '  T 

1  O  Lord,  oar  foes  repell  oar  race, 
O  tarn  on  as  thj  heJpfiJ  grace, 

to  prove  idt  heirs  and  sons, 

2  "  For  they  that  sow  to  me  in  tears, 

I  endless  joy  ; 
"  In  ine  confide,  cast  of  jonr  fean, 
L  et  praise  yoor  tangles  emploT  > 

4  "  For  he  that  weeping  goeth  forth,     ^ 

Twas  so  with  me  jocr  head. 

5  "  The  light  afiictions  here  below, 

"If  still  roar  raith  be  firm, 

When  I  in  pow*r  iciuin/* 

\LM  126.     5,  6.     Third  Part. 

Great  crosses  fit  as  for  great  gl  orr,  if  faithf ol . 
L.  M. 

1  Thor  grieroos  crosses  as  assail, 
And  all  oar  comforts  seem  to  fad, 

The  more  by  er*rj  grief  and  pain. 

that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap 
ter  joys,  if  still  we  keep 
The  watchf-j  station,  prayer  and  praise, 

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3  He  that  in  sorrow  worketh  s^ood* 

■5,  a.nd   trusts  in  God, 
Shall  reap  the  see:!  his  hands  have  sown, 
In  joyous  harvests  round  the  throne. 

4  Thus  Christ  will  say,  u  for  me  they  held 

h,  and  kept  the  I 
u  The  more   t!  •  ^re  I'll  addj 

"  Tut  glory  that  shall  never  fade. " 

P.,.  62.     First  Fart.   L.  If. 

All  works  vain  without  God'b  blessing. 

1  All  work  and  hope  is  vain  as  wind, 

Except  the  Lord  conduct  and  bless  : 
All  things  in  heav'n  and  earth  are  his  ! 

2  In  vain  we  build,  in  vain  we  raise 
The  works  and  monuments  of  praise, 

trot  imaginary  goodj 
If  not  coj  the  Lord. 

3  Except  the  Lord  the  city  keep, 

e  watchmen  were  asleep  ; 
I  I  we  think,  in  all  we  do, 
The  Lord  should  still  be  in  our  view. 

4  To  rise  by  times,  and  toil  till  late, 

uione  of  all  our  fate, 
all  a^  vain  as  fleeting  air, 
Kxcept  on  God  we  cast  our  care. 

5  O  God  inspire  a  single  <. 
In  all  I  do  to  set  thee  ni 

Nor  let  me  have  a  wish,  or  aim, 
That  doth  not  center  in  thy  name. 

6  What  tho'  by  human  pow'r,  or  skill, 

urd  the  earth  v. •'.  fill, 

Without  my   w  orks  are  wrought  in  God 
*Tis  all  an  evil,  not  a  good. 


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PSALM  127.  3,  4,  5.     Second  Part.    S.  M* 
MARRIAGE. 

1  Let  none  th.ro'  feigned  purity 

Despise  the  marriage  league  ; 
Nor  any  murmur  at  their  heirs 
As  nothing  but  a  plague. 

2  For  children  are  an  heritage 

Delightful,  train'd  to  good  ; 
But  choice  in  this  behalf  we  find 
Throughout  the  Gospel  word. 

3  To  have,  or  not  to  have,  the  heirs 

Of  sin  and  misery, 
Is  left  to  voluntary  choice, 
As  men  may  difPrant  see. 

4  Those  may  rejoice  of  many  heirs 

Who  train  them  up  aright, 
For  they,  if  virtuous,  true,  and  just, 
Give  pious  parents  might. 

5  But  O,  how  diverse  is  the  case  ! 

*Tis  better  none  to  have 
Than  those  averse  to  heav'ns  laws. 
Who  but  to  Satan  live. 

PSALM  128.     L.  M. 

The  happy  state  of  the  righteous. 

1  The  sons  of  wealth  may  boast  their  ease, 
But  blessedness  is  not  in  this  ; 

But  bless'd  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
Bless'd  by  the  everlasting  God. 

2  He,  shunning  scorner's,  scoffer's  ways, 
Walks  with  the  Lord,  and  to  him  prays, 
And  God  hath  said,  "  happy  is  he, 

«'  It  shall,  O  man,  be  well  with  thee." 

3  "  Thy  labour  shall  not  be  in  vain, 

"  Thy  gain  shall  be  the  best  of  gain, 


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&  My  blessings  shall  attend  thy  hous^, 
**  And  I  to  thee  be  ever  close. 

4  "  Children  of  graae,  and  nature  too, 

"  As  olive  plants  shall  round  thee  grow  ; 

"  Or,  equally  thou  shalt  be  bjess'd, 

"  In  me  thou  shalt  have  joy  and  rest/3 

5  The   Lord  will  bless  thee  from  his  hill, 
Thou  who  delight'st  to  do  his  will ; 
He'll  give  thee  joy,  and  throc  thy  days 
The  smiles  of  God  shall  be  thy  praise. 

6  Behold  that  thus  the  man  is  bless'd, 
Who  in  the  Lord  doth  place  his  trust  ; 
Not  men  of  pride,  but  men  of  grace 
Shall  prove  the  heights  of  happiness. 

PSALM  129.  1—4.     First  Part.   L.  M« 

The  sufferings  of  Christ. 

1  Many  a  time,  might  Jesus  say, 

They  have  afflicted  me  from  youth  ; 
Yet  they  have  not  prevail'd  in  all 
Against  my  glory,  or  my  truth. 

2  The  plowers  plow'd  upon  my  back, 

And  made  theirs  cruel  furrows  long, 
But  God  my  father,  just  and  true, 
Rais'd   me   from  death,    and    made  me 

[strong. 

PSALM  129.    Second  Part. 
Great  sufferings,  in  purity. 
1  They  sore  afflicted  me  from  youth, 
Yea,  vast  afflictions  Ifve  indur'd  ; 
But  I  have  still  abode  by  truth, 

And  God  hath  all  my  bruises  cur'd, 
They  have  not  yet  prevail'd,  nor  shall, 
The  righteous  Lord  wiji  aid  me  still. 


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2  The  plowers  plow'd  upon  my  back, 

Or  rather  piow'd  my  heart  as   ground  ; 
They  blew  me  up  as  ships  in  wreck, 

And  ^ave  me  many  a  mortal  wound, 
Mortal  and  passing  ev'ry  cure, 
But  by  my  God,  whose  help  is  sure. 

3  The  Lord  is*  righteous  and  can  cut 

The  sinners  cruel  cords  and  walls, 
And  trample  them  beneath  his  foot. 

And  raise  the  pure  that's  pure  and  falls, 
The  pure   by  men  and  devils  torn, 
Shall  be  by  God  the  Son  upborn. 

4  Let  all  my  foes  confounded  be, 

And  turned  back,  confus'd,  asham'd  ; 
He  hateth  God  who  hateth  me, 

And  shall  in  righteousness  be  damn'd, 
They  all  shall  wither  as  the  grass, 
Before  the  Eternal  Judges  face. 

5  Blessing  is  due  to  upright  ones, 

44  We  bless  you  in  the  name  of  God  ;" 
But  ah,  my  foes  with  difF'rent  tones 

Have  dri'd  my  juices,  and  my  blocd  ; 
In  righteous  judgment  such  shall  die, 
Unpitied  by  my  God,  or  I. 

PSALM  130.     Lenox. 

Arising  from    deep    sorrow,    pleading   God's 
mercy,  waiting  for  him,  he   comes. 

1  From  depths  of  sore  distress, 

Pltmg'd  down  by  sorrows  hand, 
To  th'  Lord  my  righteousness 

I  raisfd  my  cry,  and  stand, 
Lord  hear  my  voice,  attend  and  hear 
My  supplication,  and  my  prayer. 

2  Be  not  severe  my  God 

On  mine  iniquities, 
For  who  shou'd  stand,  rcy  Lord, 


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If  thou  remember  these; 
Forgiveness  is  thy  chief  delight, 
And  O,  forgiveness  is  thy  right. 

3  Thou  dost  not  mercy  show 

T'  indulge  our  sloath,  or  sin, 
But,  that  we  fear,  and  know 

Not  to  offend  again, 
Lest  mercy  slighted  heap  up  wrath, 
And  bring,  at  length,  the  deeper  death. 

4  I  wait  for  thee,  my  Lord, 

My  soul  for  thee  doth  wait ; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word, 

I  know  thy  love  is  great  ; 
My  soul  now  waiteth  for  the  Lord, 
As  sleepless  eyes  wish  morn  restor'd. 

5  My  God,  my  God  is  come  ! 

.  Let  christian's  hope  in  God  ! 
His  mercie's  boundless  sum 

Thro'  Jesus'  death  and  blood 
Doth  keep  his  saints  in  ev'ry  case, 
Redeeming  all  who  trust  his  grace. 

PSALM   131.     Sevens. 

Assurance  of  humility,  Sec. 

1  O  thou  great  all-knowing  God, 
Try  my  ev'ry  thought  and  word  ; 
I  am  lowly  heart  and  eye  ; 
Lowly  at  thy  feet  I  lie. 

2  Things  for  me  too  high  and  great 
Shall  not  draw  my  eye,  or  heart, 
Calm  and  quiet  at  thy  feet 

All  but  thee  I  would  forget. 

o  Proud  and  vain  and  earthly  ones 
Still  may  work  their  fruitless  turns, 
Seeking  quiet  out  of  thee, 
I  no  othtr  hope  wou'd  sec. 
S  3 


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(Only  a  J,) 

quiet  as  a  child. 

ibe, 
So  my  pas  iath  laid  ; 

1,  hast  all  the  pi 
■Til  strength,  but  gi.. 

6  Let  the  Lord's  ar.ointed  hopcj 

Rock  of  ages  .re. 

\IM    123.     1-10  First  Part. 

a*s  Zeal   for  God    and  Zion.     L 

1  Thus  said  the  Zealous  man  of  God, 
M  lover  of  his  word, 
"  Remember  m 
H  In  all  my  pains  be  ever  I 

KemembeT  how,  (my  grariuos  Lord) 
4     I   \  -k-.v'd  >  rv.o  the    mighty  God, 
"   \V  -alto  seek  thy  p: 

.id  show  the  riches  of  thy  grace, 

3  M    I   will  not  r 

"I  .  r  weep, 

"  A  uonument  to  gra 

4  u  Thro'  dangers  we  have  spread  thy 
"  Thro' j 

,pcar 
joy  we  meet  and  .  ere 

• 
•'   And  make  of  Zion  thine  abode, 
1  Be  there  a  R  re  defence 

••  For  all  thy  saints,  and  bless  them  thence, 

•  u  T 

/  aud  gladnesi  crown  ; 


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u  Turn  not  away  thy  servants  Lord; 
"  For  Jesu's  sake  our  dying  God." 

PSALM  132.     11  -18.     Second  Part. 

Ghrist's  kingdom. 

1  The  Lord  of  old,  in  faithful  love, 
Declared  to  David  from  above, 

That  from  his  loins  a  king  should  rise, 
To  set  forever  on  his  throne, 
His  own  as  well  as  David,s   son. 

And  reign  on  earth  and  in  the  skies. 

2  And  from  his  truth  he  did  not  turn  ; 
Tho'  Zion  long  before  did  mourn 

To  see  her  King,  at  length  he  came^ 
A  lamp  for  his  anointed  ones, 
And  all  who  trust  him,  as  his  sons 

Shall  stand  eternal  as  his  name. 

3  The  mystic  David,  Christ  the  Lord, 
Who  born  of  flesh,  and  Son  of  God, 

For  mortals  suff,red,  liv'd  and  di'd  ; 
His  grace  below  doth  bud  and  rise, 
He  reigns  on  earth  and'iin  the  skies, 

His  kingdom  shall  as  heaven  abide. 

4  And  thus  his  children,  who  obey, 
And  walk  in  his  appointed  way, 

Shall  set  with  him  on  endless  thrones  ; 
For  Zion  is  his  chosen  rest, 
And  all  his  saints  around  him  blest, 

Shall  rest  forever  as  his  sons* 

5  He  jwill  forever  bless  his  heirs, 

While  sun  and  moon   and   heav'n  indures  ; 

He'll  cloth  his  ministers  with  grace  ; 
His  poor  and  needy  he'll  supply, 
Thro*  time,  in  all  their  troubles  nigh, 

Till  they  in  glory  see  his  face- 

His  saints  shall.shout  for  joy  below, 
And  vanquish  ev'ry  fear  and  toe, 


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And  rise  to  endless  bliss  above ; 
And  as  his  own  immortal  crown 
Shall  flourish  in  eternal  bloom, 

So  shall  the^children  of  his  love, 

7  Thus  shall  the  scheme  begun  below, 
To  heal  our  souls  from  sin  and  woe, 

Thro*  Tt-su's  blood,  from  preser  t  peace, 
Cc  •■;  I  Lie  in  endless  bliss*  above, 
With  an  imi  lortal  grow  t'u  of  love, 

And  all  the  triumph  shall  be  grace, 

PSALM  132.  Third  part.  A  Review.  L.  M. 

David's  zeal    for  God  should    quicken  ours* 

1  When  we  review  the  wond'rous  zeal 

And  love  of  David  for  his  God, 
How  should  it  all  our  powers  fill 
As  much  to  practise  ev'ry  good. 

2  So  mighty  wTas  hie  zeal  and  ]ove 

For  God  and  for  his  Zion   iice, 
All  else  cou'd  not  his  purpose  move 
'Till  he  had  brought  his  maker  near. 

3  When  we  behold  the  love  of  God, 

In  promising  a  Savior  King, 
To  wash  away  our  sins  with  blood, 
How  shou'd  our  loud  hosannahs  ring  ! 

4  As  he  in  mighty  mercy  swore, 

A  son  was  born,  a  child  was  giv'n, 
As  man  to  spill  his  sacred  gore, 

And  wash  and  tafke  us  up  :o  heav'n* 

5  And  of  his  kingdom  is  no  move, 

He  reigns  in  Zion  here  below 
To  bless  his  saints,  and  then  above, 
His  reign  shall  flourish  still  and  grojv. 

6  O  let  our  zeal  take  fire  anew  ! 

To  praise  and  magnify  his  name! 
'Till  we  above  the  theme  renew 
At  the  great  marriage  of  the  Lamb 


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PSALM  133. 

The  great  good  of  pure  union.     L.  M. 

1  Behold  how  good  a  thing  it  is 
For  brethren,  by  redeeming  grace 
To  dwell  in  unity  and  love, 

Each  reaching  for  a  crown  above. 

2  'Tis  like  to  precious  oil  that's  pour'd 
Upon  the  head,  and  bless'd  of  God, 
As  th*  oil  that  Aron  did  overflow, 

His  head,  and  beard,  and  garments  too. 

3  As  dews  on  hermon,  and  the  dews 

On  mountains  that  the  Lord  did  chuse. 
Mountains  of  Zion, — such  is  love 
'Twixt  those*  united  from  above. 

4  A  blessing  God  doth  here  command, 
Ev'n  life  above  at  his  right  hand, 
Yea,  life  forever,  while  to  those 
Who  live  in  hate  he  mingleth  woes. 

PSALM  134. 

Night  worship.    L.  M. 

1  Behold  the  works  of  God  by  night, 
How  various  and  how  infinite  ; 
Behold  ye  saints  and  bless  his  name, 
And  sound  aloud  his  boundless  fame. 

2  In  solemn  vigils  of  the  night, 
In  solemn  worship  of  delight, 
Behold  the  Lord  by  all  around, 

And  sing  his  praise  witfi  awe  profound, 

3  As  in  the  house  of  God  ye  stand. 
With  lifted  eye,  and  lifted  hand, 
Bless  ye  the  Lord  in  awful  praise, 
And  raise  repeated  sounds  of  grace. 

4  Sing  to  his  grace  who  made  the  sky, 
And  fram'd  the  starry  courts  on  high,  | 

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And  he  will  quick  descend;and  bless 
And  fill  you  with  increase  of  grace. 

5  Bless  each  the  other  in  the  Lord, 
Wit'n  holy  love  and  sweet  accord  ; 
The  Lord  that  made  the  heav'n's  and  earth  ! 
Bless  all  who  love  his  name  in  truth. 

PSALM  135,      1—6.      First  Part. 

Self  encouragement  to  praise  God  \    others  ex- 
horted to  it ;    God  proven,   &c.     Sevens* 

1  Now  my  soul  a  song  of  praise, 
Up  to  God  ycur  triumph's  raise  ; 
Sing  to  his  Almighty  name, 
Ev'ry  age  and  place  the  same. 

2  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Ye  that  love  the  "house. of  J^od, 
Fill  his  courts  with  sounding  praise, 
Shout  the  triumphs  of  his  grace. 

3  Praise  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  word, 
Praise  his  Son  for  he  is  good  ; 
Dwell  in  praises  to  his  name, 

For  it  is  a  pleasant  theme. 

4  God  hath  chose  the  saints  behalf. 
Chosen  Zion  for  himself; 

His  peculiar  treasure  we, 
Saints  and  Jesus  well  agree. 

5  God  hath  wrought  until  we  know 
He  is  God,  above,  below ; 
Great  is  he.  the  God  of  gods, 

Thro'  the  skies,  and  earth,  and  clouds. 

6  Wisdom,  might,  and  love,  are  his, 
He  can  BU  with  pain  or  bliss, 
Working  all  that  he  doth  please,    * 
Thro*  the  hcav'us,  and  earth,  and  seas. 


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PS  A  LM  135.    7— 14.     Second  Part. 

The  wonders   of    God's    works,     in    nature., 
judgments,  mercies,"  Sec.    L.  M. 

1  Let  all  who  know  the  name  of  God, 
Kis  wond'rous  acts  with  songs  record  : 
Vapours,  and  clouds,  and  rams  are  his, 
He  calls  and  gives  them  as  he  please. 

2  The  winds  out  of  their  treasures  he 
Doth  bring,  with  God-like  mystery  ; 
On  these  the  clouds  and  light'nings  fly, 
Dispersing  rain  for  Brian's  supply. 

3  When  stubborn  Pharaoh  steal  d  his  Breast, 
God  smote  their  first  born,  man  and  beast  ; 
He  wrought  his  wond'rous  tokens  there, 
'Till  king  and  country  shook  wTith  fear. 

4  He  smote  great  nations  and  their  kings, 
For  sin,  and  gave  his  saints  their  lands  ; 
Their  lands  he  gave  for  heritage 

To  Isra'el,  as  his  mercy's  pledge. 

5  Thus  Lord,  thy  name  of  wrath,  and  love. 
To  sin,  and  righteousness,  we  prove  ; 
Thus  shall  thy  great  memorial  shine, 

:o5  ev'ry  age,  of  love  to  thine. 

6  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  own, 
And  cast  their  tyra-  !  >wn  ; 
Their  sentence,  grace  ar.d  love  shall  choose, 
While  justice  shall  condemn  their  foes. 

PSALM   135,  I5-*2l.     Third   Part.     C.   M. 

The  Lord  is  God  alone  ;  idols  are    nothing  ; 
devil  rod's  to  be  hate-., 

jti  is  Lord  and  God  alone, 
The  living  God  i*  lie  ; 
While  heathmish  gods,  of  geld  or  s 
Are  less  than  vanity. 

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2  They've  mouths,  indeed,  but  cannot  speak, 

And  eyes,  but  cannot  see  ; 
The  fruit  of  man's  mischiev'ous  freak, 
Sold  to  iniquity. 

3  They've  also  ears,  but  cannot  hear, 

And  feet,  but  cannot  walk  ; 
They  cannot  help  in  hope  or  fear, 
More  than  a  wither'd  stalk. 

4  No  breath,  or  life,  or  sense  they  have, 

More  than  a  corpse  intomb'd, 
They  cannot  curse,  they  cannot  save, 
To  non-exisrance  dooni'd. 

5  Their  worshippers,  and  makers  too, 

No  better  are  than  they, 
Thev  have  immortal  souls  'tis  true, 
But  satan's  boasted  prey. 

6  O  Israel,  bless  the  living  God  \ 

All  idol  worship  hate ; 
Hate  devit  god*,  but  bless  the  Lord, 
The  Lord  so  good,  so  great. 

7  Let  shouts  arise  from  Zion's  hill, 

From  all  who  dwell  therein, 
To  him  that  made  heav'n,  earth  and  hell, 
And  saves  from  hell. and  sin. 

PSALM  136.  1—9.  First  Part,     C.  M. 

God's  mercy  everlasting,  &c. 

1  Let  earth  and  heav'n,  angels  and  men, 

Give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 

Whose  mercy  still  indureth  when 

Worlds  fall  before  his  word. 

2  Sing  to  the   Lord,  the  God  of  gods 

For  he  is  ever  good, 
His  mercy  roles  in  ceaseless  floods^ 
Purchased  by  Jesus'  blood. 


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3  Give  thanks  forever  to  his  name, 

For  he  is  Lord  of  lords  ; 
His  mercy\ shall  indure  the  same 
As  he,  the  God  of  gods. 

4  Sing  how  his  w;sdom  made  the  heav'n's, 

And  streached  out  the  earth, 
And  nade  the  light  within  the  heav'ns, 
Thro*  mercy's  endless  worth. 

5  He  made  the  sun  to  rule  the  day, 

The  stars  and  moon  the'  night ; 
His  mercy  never  shall  decay, 
For  mercy's  his  delight. 

PSALM  136.  10-26.     Second  Part.     C.  M 

The  mercy  of  God  to  the  just,  in  punishing 
the  unjust,  &c. 

1  Sing  to  the  mera'ry  of  the  Lord, 

The  same  in  ev'ry  age  ; 
He  saves  the  souls  thai,  fear  his  word, 
Tho'  men  and  devils  rage. 

2  His  endless  mercy  to  his  heirs, 

Smote  Egypt's  strength  and  flow'r  ; 
He  saved  Israel  from  their  fears, 
In  spite  of  Pnaraoh's  pow'r. 

o  He  led  his  chosen  through  the  sea, 
Made  Israel  safely  pass  ; 
His  mercy  shall  indure  as  he, 
It  crush  d  their  foes  as  grass. 

4  That  mercy  to  his  faithful  ones 

That  drowned  Pharaoh's  host, 
Shall  still  indure  when  st!n  and  moon 
With  all  their  light  are  lost. 

5  He  thro*  the  desert  wilderness 

His  people  did  defend, 
And  slew  great  kings  of  wickedness, 
And  gave  his  saints  their  land. 


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6  His  endless  mercy  thus  was  shown. 
In  crushing  hardened  ones, 
(Who  did  his  government  disown,) 
To  bless  his  humble  sons. 

*   He  pity'd  Israel's  low  estate, 

And  sav'd  them  from  their  foes. 
Because  his  mercy  is  so  great, 
No  end  his  mercy  knows. 

8  To  all  that  live  he  giveth  food, 
To  all  he  ofT'reth  Christ, 
Let  all  give  thanks  to  heav'rt's  God, 
His  mercies  ever  last. 

PSALM  136.     Third  Part. 
Ever  during  mercy. 

1  In  holy  David's  zeal 

Of  vast  unwearied  praise, 
Let  all  who  with  him  feel 

The  God  of  mercies  grace, 
Sing  to  his  everlasting  love, 
His  mercies  never  shall  remove. 

2  Proclaim  him  God  of  god's, 

For  ever  good  and  kind  ; 
Declare  him  Lord  of  lord's, 

In  love  and  thanks  combin'd  ; 
For  everlasting  is  his  love, 
His  mercy  never  can  remove. 

3  Exalt  his  wisdom's  pow'r, 

That  made  the  heav'ns  and  earth, 
And  gave  the  sun  his  tow'r, 

The  moon  and  stars  a  birth, 
To  rule  the  day,  and  rule  the.  night, 
For  mercy  is  his  chief  delight. 

4  He  smote  the  lands  of  sin, 

Egypt  and  Canaan  too, 

With  all  the  kings  therein, 

By  sin  It  was  their  due, 


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To  bless  and  set  on  high  his  heirs^ 
For  mercy  shall  out-live  the  stars. 

5  Thro'  evfry  dreary  dread 

That  many  years  cou'd  fill, 
His  humble  ones  he  led, 

And  made  them  victors  still  ; 
By  miracles  his  mercy  wrought  ; 
His  mercy  wall'd  them  round  about. 

6  Tho'  ev'ry  low  estate 

Oppress  the  humble  poor, 
And  foes  in  veng'ance  waic 

Over  their  blood  to  roar, 
The  mighty  God  will  raise  them  high, 
His  mercy  shall  outstand  the  sky. 

7  Let  saints  give  thanks  and  sing, 

(Let  earth  and  heaven  join,) 
To  Israel's  God  and  King,  t 

His  mercy  is  divine  ; 
The  God  ©f  heav'n  and  earth  is  he, 
His  mercy  is  an  endless  sea. 

8  We  sing  of  mereies  past, 

And  know  them  still  the  same  ; 
As  God,  his  mercies  last, 

For  love  is  still  his  name  ; 
By  mercies  mighty  theme  we  soar, 
Trusting  in  everlasting  pow'r. 

PSALM  137.  1—6.  Firt  Part.  Double  L.  M# 

The  Jews  mourning  in  captivity. 

1  Thus  spake  the  captivated  Jews, 
When  spoilfd  and  taken  by  their  foes, 
*  In  our  oppressor's  dreary   land 
'  We  set  us  down,  too  faint  to  stand. 
'  And  while  proud    Bab'lon's  streams  did 

[roar, 
\  We  wept  to  think  our  Zion  o'er  ; 

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*  Tho'  harps  we  had,  we  had  no  heart 
'  To  :^lay,  or  act  one  cheerful  part. 

2  cwOn  mournful  willow  trees  around, 
«  That  fiU'd  the  melancholy  ground, 

*  We  hung  our  useless  harps  away, 

*  For  O,  we  wept  and  cou'd  not  play. 

'  Cur  ryram  lies  with  heath'nish  look, 
'   While  dread  dismay  oui   vitals  shook, 

*  Vaunting  iii  our  oppressive  wrongs, 

*  Said,  "  sing  us  one  of  Cion's  songs.3' 

3  c  But  death      d  life  so  near  were  one, 
'  We  answe.  d  them  in  rough  return, 

*  How  shall  we,  Zion's  sons,  now  slaves, 

*  In  bondage  gloomy  as  our  graves, 

*  How  shall  we  hear  in   Bab'lon  sing, 

*  The  scngs  of  God  our  Ziuu's  King  ? 

1  How  shall  we  tune  our  voice  or  harps. 
'  When  such  cii. -tresses  fill  our  hearts  ? 

4  '  O  Zion  nay  full  hearts'  delight, 

'  Tho'  neve-  more  I  gain  thy  sight, 

4  If  I  forget  tnee  let  my  hand 

f  Forget  her  art,  my  feet  to  stand, 

'  Yea,  let  my  tongue,  which  in  thy  courts 

*  Sur.g  to  thy   King  in  sacrti  notes, 

*  If  if  forger  to  mention  thee, 

*  Forever  after  useles 

PSALM  137.  7—9.     Second  Part.     L.     M. 

The  woeful  state  of  persecutors. 

1  How  helpless  shall  the  mortals  be, 

(When  God  shall  rise  in  wrath,) 

Who  dar'd  to  war  against  his  saints, 

And  threaten  them  wirh  dcatn. 

2  God  will  remember  all  our  foe:,, 

Wno  tho.  ght  to  rafee  our  walls  ; 
And  they  shall  own  just  veng'ance,  when 
His  wratn  upon  them  fail* 


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3  O  Babylon  thou  seat  of  pride, 

Thou  art  to  be  des^roy'd, 
The  wrath  of  God  shall  lay  thee  low, 
And  make  thy  vauntings  void. 

4  "With  dread  return,  thy  wrath  on  us 

Shall  crush  thee  in  the  pit, 
Our  torments,  in  returns  from  God, 
Thon  never  shalt  forget. 

5  Thus  shall  it  be  in  righteous  truth, 

When  judgmen"  shall  declare 
The  punishment  to  sinners  due, 
"Who  heaven ra  vengeance  dare. 

PSALM  138.  1—5.     Firt  Part.     L.  M. 

The  true  God  praised  in  defiance  of  all  other 
gods,  &c. 

1  Thee,  O  almighty  Lord  of  lords, 

I'll  praise  with  aii  my  heart. 
Nor  fear  before  the  tallest  gods 
Of  nature,  or  of  art. 

2  In  mock  to  all  the  gods  of  earth, 

I'll  praise  my  God  on  high  ; 
Nor  seek,  the  love,  nor  fear  the  wrath, 
Of  all  below  the  sky. 

3  Toward  thy  holy  temple  Lord, 

Thy  palace  in  the  sky, 
I'll  worship  thee,  as  th'  only  God, 
And  set  thy  name  on  high. 

4  Thou  art  a  God  of  truth  and  love, 

Thy  name  is  magnify'd 
'Bove  all  thy  name,  below,  above, 
By  mere .  dignit   'd. 

5.  All  other  gods  can  give  no  help, 
Bi  t  when  to  thee  I  cry'd 
Thou  gpaJBedst,  and  my  soul  did  keep, 
"With  ev  ry  want  suppi/M. 


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6  My  soul  from  faintness  thou  did'st  raise, 

And  gird  with  inward  might, 
Let  all  in  heav'n  and  earth  in  praise 
To  thee  O  Lord  unite. 

7  Let  kings  of  earth,  (but  worms  to  thee,) 

Adore  O  Lord  thy  name ! 
And  when  thy  words  and  pow'r  they  see* 
They  shall  exalt  thy  fame. 
3  Yea,  they  shall  bless  thy  wond'rous  ways, 
And  in  them  praise  thy  word, 
And  own  the  greatness  of  thy  grace, 
And  Christ  their  King  and  Lord. 

PSALM  138.  6—8  Second  Part.  L.  Mu 
God  hath  respect  to  the  lowly,  &c. 

1  Altho'  the  mighty  Lord  be  high, 
High  seated  on  the  upper  sky, 
He   to  the  lowly  hath  respect, 
But  will  in  wrath  the  proud  detect. 

2  With  lowly  ones  he  dwells  below  ; 
But  doth  not  lofty  boasters  know 
But  as  afar,  to  crush  in  wrath, 
And  cast  him  down  in  endless  death. 

3  Tho*  in  the  midst  of  troubles  I 
With  perils  daily  walk,  thine  eye 
Doth  me  regard  with  ready  hand, 

To  cheer  and  make  my  goings  stand. 

4  My  enemies  shall  fall  and  die, 
But  thou  wilt  me  exalt  on  high  : 
That  which  concerneth  me  wilt  thou 
Perfect,  thy  glorious  will  to  do. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O  my  holy  Lord, 
Forever  lasts,  firm  is  thy  word  ; 
Forsake  me  not,  for  I  am  thine, 
Made  and  redeemed  by  love  divine. 


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PSALM  139.  1—12     First  Part. 

No  hiding  from  God  ;   or  God's    constant  om" 
nipresence,  &c. 

1  O  Lord,  the  God  of  heav'n   and  earth, 

Present  thro'  all  thy  wond'rous  works, 

In  whom  all  creatures  live  and  breathe, 

All  open  to  thy  searching  looks, 
Me  thou  hath  searched  and}  kno_$\n  me  throc, 
la  all  of  good,  and  evil  too.  " 

2  So  omnipresent  is  thine  eye, 

Thy  knowledge  so  divine  and  full, 
My  ev'ry  movement  thou  dost  spie, 

With  all  the  secrets  of  my  soul. 
No  good  by  thee  can  pass  uney'd, 
Nor  can  I  evil  from  thee  hide. 

3  My  bed,  my  seat,  with  all  my  paths, 

My  sloathful  moves,  my  active  ways, 
Are  all  as  open  to  thine  eyes 

And  presence,  all  my  nights  and  days 
As  works  of  Angels  round  thy  throne, 
Where  thou  art  everlasting  sun. 

4  My  words,  my  thoughts,  my  actions  all, 

Are  seen,  and  ever  known  to  thee, 
For  thou  art  round  and  in  my  soul, 

Nor  can  I  from  thy  presence  flee  ; 
Such  boundless  knowledge  who  can  tell  I 
As  high  as  heav'n,  as  deep  as  hell  ! 

PAUSE. 

5  If  I  wouM  flee  thee  as  my  judge, 

To  turn  away  thy  veng'ance  Lord; 
Or  seek  some  secret  place  to  lodge, 

Where  there  is  neither  man  nor  God, 
I  cou'd  not  from  thy  presence  go, 
Thy  spirit  ev'ry  place  doth  know. 

6  If  I  ascend  the  heav'n  s  to  dwell, 

Thy  presence  fills  all  upward  heights  ; 


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If  I  descend  down  into  hell, 

Thy  presence  fills  the  lowest  deeps  ; 
There  is  no  place  from  thee  to  hide, 
For  hate,  or  fear,  or  ought  beside. 

7  If  I  shou'd  take  the  morning's  track, 

And  follow  swift  as  light  till  noon. 
And  thence  again  with  morning  back, 

'Tis  one  in  start,  in  flight,  return, 
And  thro'  the  whole  thy  hand  wou'dlead, 
For  thou  of  all  things  art  the  head. 

8  If  I  shou'd  make  of  night  a  vail, 

By  darkness  think  to  hide  from  thee, 
'Twou'd  all  but  nothing  still  avail, 

For  thou  by  night  as  day  canst  see  ; 
All  things  are  open  to  thy  sight, 
In  darkest  glooms,  as  clearest  light. 

PSALM  139.     13—18.      Second  Part, 

Adoration  to  God  as  the  wonderous  builder  of 
my  frame,  &c.     Double  L.  M. 

1  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God  ! 

The  wond'rous  builder  of  my  frame  : 
As  all  things  rose  from  thy  bless'd  word 

Thou  mad'st  me  in  my  mother's  womb  j 
There  thou  didst  make  me,   and  preserve, 

'Till  thence  I  rose  to  human  eye  ; 
All  praise  thy  wond'rous  acts  deserve, 

O  may  I  to  thee  live  and  die  1 

2  What  angel  mind  can  scan  the  pow'r, 

Or  hope  to  comprehend  the  art, 
Which  doth  from  age  to  age  endure, 

With  which  thou  form'st  each  human  part  r 
*Tis  all  by  thee,  in  womb,  or  air, 

That  I  a  frame  and  spirit  have  ! 
With  thee  can  none,  O  Lord,  compare, 

Thou  cans't  create,  and  thou  can'st  save. 


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3  How  precious  from  embryo  life 

Have  been  thy  thoughts,   O  God,  to  me  t 
Infinite,  passing  ail  belief, 

To  make  and  bring  me  near  to  thee  : 
If  I  shou'd  set  to  count  thy  thoughts 

Of  mercy,  care,  and  love  to  me  ; 
Their  wond'rous  heights,  (as  heav'ns  courts,) 

And  boundless  depths,  I  cou'd  not  see. 

4  Where'er  I  am,  what  e'er  I  do, 

Thy  mercies  all  my  ways  surround ; 
When  waking  thou  art  still  in  view, 

And  still  my  upward  thoughts  abound. 
Tho'  fools  despise  and  hate  thy  law, 

With  thee  Ml  follow  till  I  die, 
Nor  will  I  seek,  nor  will  I  know 

Another  joy,  in  earth  or  sky. 

PSALM  139.    19—22.    Third  Part. 

Hatred  to  the  way  of  sinners,  and  to  them- 
selves in  comparison  to  Jesus.     CM. 

1  The  Lord  will  slay  the  wicked  ones  ; 

Away  ye  bl«ody  men  ; 
The  righteous  he  will  save  as  sons. 
But  crush  the  proud  and  vain. 

2  Do  not  I  hate  ;  O  Lord,  the  way 

Of  all  who  hate  my  God  ? 
They  make  themselves  the  devil's  prey, 
And  villify  thy  word. 

3  With  wicked  tongues  they  blast  thy  law* 

And  triumph  in  their  sin, 
They  seek  thy  servant's  overthrow, 
And  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

4  Compared  with  Jesus  and  his  truth 

I  hate  them,  as  his  foes, 
As  enemies  unto  us  both, — 
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PSALM  139.     23,  24.     Fourth  Part. 

Longing  to  know  the  worst  of  ones  self,  and 
to  be  led  of  God. ,  C.  M. 

1  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart, 

And  show  my  heart  to  me  ; 
Try,  gracious  Lord,  my  thoughts  and  know 
If  they  are  right  with  thee. 

2  To  thee  I  leave  the  proving  means 

To  search  and  know  my  heart, 
Only  in  knowing,  gracious  Lord, 
The  same  to  me  impart. 

3  No  peril  wou'd  I  screan,  my  Lord, 

No  dread  affliction's  fire, 
To  see  and  know  my  worst  within, 
O  grant  my  heart's  desire ! 

4  First  show  my  state,  then  answer  prayer, 

Ths5  wrought  by  joy,  or  grief, 
(If  there  be  wickedness  in  me,) 
And  work  my  quick  relief. 

5  Direct  me,  O  my  gracious  Lord  ! 

Forever  in  the  way, 
The  narrow  way  to  endless  rest. 
In  everlasting  day. 

PSALM  140.     1—7.     First  Part. 

Imploring  God's  help  against  cruel  enemies  ; 
war  with  them,  and  conquest.     L.  M. 

1  Deliver  me.  O  Lord  my  God, 

From  the  oppressive  evil  man, 
From  men  of  violence  and  blood, 

Whose  malice  doth  against  me  reign, 

2  Mischievous  machinations  they 

In  heart  and  practice  'gainst  me  raise, 

They  mark  my  steps,  and  watch  my  way, 

To  crush,  and  take  me  with  surprize. 


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3  As  adders'  poison  are  their  words, 

With  serpentine  and  deadly  guile  ; 
Their  words  are  fire,  and  poison'd  swords, 
O  Lord,   their  schemes  against  me  spoil  ! 

4  Keep  me,  O  Christ  my  Lord,  and  save 

My  soul  from  all  their  cruel  pow'r  '. 
Let  them  their  own  deservings  have, 
But  keep  thou  me  each  day  and  hour. 

5  Gins  they  have  set  to  draw  me  in, 

With  subtle  schemes  to  hide  their  aim; 
My.  God,  destroy  their  ev'ry  gin, 

Help  me,  but  humble  them  with  shame. 

6  In  all  my  fears  to  thee  I  cry, 

Thou  art  my  only  trust,  my  God, 

And  thou  dost  hear  me  from  on  high, 

For  true  and  faithful  is  thy  word. 

7  In  battle  thou  hast  kept  my  head, 

And  cover'd  me  with  sure  defence, 
*Till  all  my  foes  are  fali'n,  or  fled, 
And  I  return  with  glory  thence. 

PSALM  140.     8—13.     Second  Part. 

Prayer  against  the  mischief  of  persecutors  j 
their  punishment  shown,  &c      C.  M, 

1  Grant  not,  O  Lord,  the  wicked's  wish, 

Lest  they  themselves  exalt, 
Let  wrath  their  pride  and  vauntings  hush, 
And  make  their  fury  halt. 

2  Let  those  who  compass  me  about, 

With  cruercy  and  spite, 
Who  wou'd  my  soul  from  thee  shut  out, 
Be  ketch'd  in  their  own  net. 

o  Thy  burning  coals  shall  on  them  fall, 
Except  the  .  will  repent  ; 
Almighty  wrath  shall  seize  their  soul, 
Unless  they  do  recant. 
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4  Let  not  the  evil  speaker,  Lord, 

Be  'stablish'd  in  the  earth  ! 

Evil  shall  hunt  the  men  of  blood* 

And  overthrow  their  wrath. 

5  I  know,  assur'd,  the  holy  God 

Will  still  maintain  the  cause 
Of  the  afflicted  for  his  word. 
And  overthrow  their  foes. 

PAUSE. 

6  Tho*  cruel  sinners  dare  oppress, 

The  Lord  will  right  the  poor  ; 
He'll  help  the  just  in  all  distress, 
And  their  reward  is  sure. 

7  The  righteous  tho'  beset  with  hell, 

Shall  still  be  strong  to  praise  ; 
The  pure  shall  in  thy  presence  dwell,, 
And  triumph  in  thy  grace. 

8  O  God,  in  all  distress  to  thee 

I  will  forever  fly, 
Certain,  tho*  hell  assail,  to  see 
Thy  succour,  ever  nigh. 

PSALM  141.     1—4.     First  Part, 

Prayer  for  speedy  help,  both  for  soul  and  body, 
&c.     S.  M. 

1  O  Lord  my  God,  to  thee, 

To  thee  I  cry  in  pain, 
Make  haste  unto  me,  O  my  Lord, 
Nor  let  my  soul  be  slain. 

2  Give  ear  unto  my  voice, 

Assendmg  from  the  deep  ; 
Makehase,  O  God,  to  save  my  IjTe, 
Or  I  in  death  shall  sleep. 

o  O  let  my  prayer  be  heard. 
As  incense  let  it  rise  ; 
And  let  my  moan  thro*  Christ  be  swee:; 
Both  in  thine  ears,  a,nji  eyes. 


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4  As  evening  sacrifice, 

Let  now  my  praying  be, 
And  let  th*  uplifting  of  my  hands 
Be  pleasant  unto  thee. 

5  O  set  a  watch  before  my  mouth, 

That  I  may  never  sin  ; 
And  keep  the  ope'ning  of  my  lips 
From  ev'ry  evil  clean. 

6  Let  not  my  heart  incline 

To  any  evil  thing, 
To  practice  evil  with  the  men 
That  will  not  own  thee  King. 

7  Let  me  despise  their  joys. 

Nor  of  their  dainties  taste ; 
Their  pleasures  die  in  endless  pain, 
And  death  shall  end  their  feast. 

PSA{.M  141.    5,  6.     Second  Part. 

Resignation  ;  good  returned  for  evil.     L.  M-. 

1  Teach  me  the  discipline  divine, 

I  come,  cigar  Lord,  to  learn  of  thee. 
For  thou  art  mine,  and  I  am  thine, 
No  other  pleasure  wou'd  I  see. 

2  If  thou  direct  it  for  my  good, 

Let  treacherous  brethren  scorn  and  smites 
'Tis  all  a  kindness,  and  thy  blood 

Therewith  shall  wash  and  make  me  white. 

3  Yea,  let  them  smite,  reprove,  rebuke, 

It  shall  not  move  from  thee  my  soul, 
But  I  will  bless  the  galling  yoke, 
And  make  celestial  gain  by  all. 

4  My  prayer  shall  still  for  them  ascend, 

In  their  calamities  and  cares  ; 
When  they  to  deeps  of  grief  descend 
They  still  shall  have  my  words  and  prayers. 


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PSALM  141.    7-10.     Third  Part. 

Zion  in  calamities,   &c.     C.  M. 

1  Thrcc  sore  temptation,  and  distress, 

From  Satan,  men,  and  sin, 
As  one  wou'd  cleave  to  chips  the  wood, 
We  lie  as  slaughter *d  men. 

2  As  b  nes  about  the  graves  we  lie, 

As  heln'ess  and  deform'd  ; 
And  none  bnt  God  can  raise  us  up, 
Ought  more  than  those  entomb'd. 

3  But  still  mi ue  eyes  to  him  1  lift, 

Thou  Lord  art  God,  and  I 
Will  cast  my  care  on  thee  above, 
Thou  can'st  not  pass  me  by. 

4  Thou  can'st  not  disregard  my  prayer, 

Nor  turn  away  mine  eyes, 
Thou  wilt  attend,  I  know  thou  wilt, 
In  answer  from  the  skies. 

5  O  keep  me  from  the  deadly  snare 

Which  men  and  hell  have  laid  ; 
And  from  the  artful  gins  of  those 
That  wou'd  my  soul  were  dead. 

6  The  wicked  shall  by  the;-  own  nets 

Be  plague'd  in  ev'ry  shape, 
Their  darts  shall  on  themselves  recoil, 
Whilst  I  withal  escape. 

PSALM  142.     First  Part. 

Great  persecution  and  desolation,  with  help  in 
God  only.     L.  M. 

1  Alas,  alas,  how  nearly  gone 
Was  1,  as  one  that  all  had  done 
Of  i41  to  man  and  maker  both, 
While  conscious  still  of  faith  and  trnth. 

9 

2  All  fury,  as  from  earth  and  hell, 
Beset  me  round,  as  sworn  to  spill 


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My  blood,  and  crush  my  soul  in  death, 
As  tho'  all  good  had  left  the  earth, 

o  My  spirit  overwhelm'd  within, 
Convolv'd  with  agony  and  pain, 
Lookd  round  in  dread  dismay  to  see 
If  there  was  help  in  man  for  me. 

4>  But  ail  forsook  me,  none  wou'd  know 
My  soul,  as  left  to  overthrow  ; 
All  refuge  mock'd  and  fail'd,  till  I 
Contemn'd  the  earth,  and  look'd  on  high. 

5  I  pour'd  my  grief  before  the  Lord, 
And  lifted  up  my  voice  aloud, 

To  him  I  made  my  trouble  known, 
And  spread  my  wants  before  his  throne. 

6  Thou  art  my  only  refuge,  Lord, 
My  trust  is  cast  upon  thy  word, 
Thou  art  my  portion,  do  not  fly 
My  soul,  nor  turn  away  my  cry. 

7  My  foes  are  stronger,  Lord,  than  I, 
Low  I  am  brought,  but  raise  me  high  ; 
"While  they  as  wolves  around  me  howl, 
From  prison  Lord,  release  my  soul, 

8  Me  help,  but  fill  my  foes  with  shame, 
That  I  may  still  exalt  thy  name  ! 
I  know  thou  wilt,  and  all  who  love 
Thy  name,  shall  still  my  faith  approve. 

9  Tho*  for  a  time,  to  try  my  faith  ; 
Thou  seems't  to  give  me  o'er  to  death, 
The  righteous  still  shall  round  me  shout, 
"With  love  encompass  me  about. 

PSALM  142.     Second  Part. 

The  sufferings  of  Christ.     C.  M. 

1  O  how  tremendous  was  the  scene, 
(Adore  my  soul  such  love  !) 

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When  Christ  beset  with  hell  and  men, 
His  father's  wrath  did  prove. 

2  Hated,  and  mock'd,  and  scorn'd  in  life, 

A  man  of  grief  and  pain, 
Nought  but  his  death  cou'd  end  the  strife, 
By  malice  he  was  slain. 

3  Ten  thousands  were  his  envious  foes  » 

Leg-ions  from  earth  and  hell 

Againsi  the  Lord  cf  glory  rose, 

On  earth  he  cou'd  not  dwell. 

4  BetrayM  by  one,  an  inmost  friend, 

By  all  the  rest  forsook, 
He  cs  in  crush  of  worlds  did  stand, 
No  way  but  up  to  lcok. 

5  Raging  they  l°.d  him  to  the  bare 

Of  foes  of  angrey  brow, 
Who  pr»ss'dthe  cruel  sentance  there, 
"  Go,  crucify  him,  go/' 

6  From  this  they  led  him  off  in  rage, 

(No  friend  approaching  near, 
His  counties  sorrows  to  assuage,) 
The  cross  insu'a  the  bare. 

7  But  counting  sudden  death  too  good, 

They  hurl'd  his  vesture  off, 
And  drew  with  whips  a  purple  flood, 
Still  ev'ry  friend  aloof. 

8  They  crown'd  his  sacred  head  with  thorns, 

In  mock  as  being  King ; 
And  made  his  temples  gushing  wounds  ; 
And  hail'd  him  in  their  ring. 

9  At  length  they  led  him  up  the  hill, 

As  one  without  a  friend  ; 
Mocking  and  smiting  at  their  will, 
With  shame  as  ne'r  to  end. 

10  They  nailM  him  to  the  gloomy  tree, 

And  rear'd  him  to  expire. 


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As  sunk  in  hopeless  infamy, 
And  triumph'd  in  their  ire. 

11  Thus  he,  forsook  by  all  below, 

For  wretched  man  did  die  ; 
God  suff'red  him  to  fall,  and  low, 
But  rais'd  him  thence  on  high. 

12  His  saints  shall  compass  him  about, 

Inthron'd  in  endless  light  ; 
And  in  eternal  honours  shout 
His  love  and  conq/ring  might. 

PSALM  143.  1—7.     First  Part.     C.  M. 

Fleeing  to  God  in  great  trouble. 

•  1  Attend  my  supplications  Lord, 

Give  ear  unto  my  prayer, 
-;    And  answer  in  thy  faithfulness, 

Nor  leave  me  to  despair. 

2  In  angry  judgment  enter  not, 

With  thy  weak  servant  Lord  j 

■     For  in  thy  sight  and  perfect  law, 
No  flesh  is  justify 'd. 

•«3  The  enemy  abhors  my  soul, 
He  smites  me  to  the  ground, 

I    In  darkness  causing  me  to  dwell, 
And  hedging  me  around. 

i  4  Therefore  my  wounded  spirit  is 

Within  me  overwhelmed  ; 
h   M>  heart  is  desolate  within, 

Be  thou,  O  God,  my  friend  ! 

II  5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 
,        And  think   thy  goodness  o'er, 
,*•  I  meditate  on  all  thy  works, 

Of  mercy,  wrath,  and  pow'r  ; 

1  hence  I  lift  my  hand  in  hope, 
Keturrfj  O  Lord,  again  ! 

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My  soul  is  all  athirst  for  God, 
As    parched  lands  for  rain. 

7  With  strong  vehemence,  Lord,  I  pant, 

To  drink  thy  nature  in  ; 
Let  now  the  streams  of  life  o'erflow 
My  soul,  and  wash  me  clean. 

8  O  hear  me  speedily,  or  I 

Shall  fal\  to  rise  no  more, 

My  spirit-  faileth,  near  to  sink, 

O,  raise  me  by  thy  pow'r  ! 

9  Hide  not  thy  gracious  face  and  smiles, 

But  look  me  into  strength  ! 
O  show  in  me  thy  pow'r  and  love, 
And  bid  me  rise  at  length. 

PSALM  143.  8—12.     Second  Part.      L.  A 

A  morning    psalm,  prayer    for    divine    gu 
dance,  &c. 

1  With  th'  morning  rise  cause  me  to  see, 
And  hear,  O  Lord,  as  taught  of  thee, 
Thy  loving  kindness,  and  thy  law, 

In  thee  1  trust,  and  still  will  do. 

2  Cause  me  to  know  the  way  wherein 
My  soul  should  walk,  nor  let  me  sin, 
For  thou  to  me  art  all  in  all. 

And  unto  thee  I  lift  my  soul, 

3  Deliver  me  from  all  my  foes  ; 

And  to  thy  heart  still  keep  me  close  ; 
To  thee  I  flee  to  hide  my  soul, 
On  thee  my  ev'ry  care  I  role. 

4-  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  shalt  be  still  ; 
Thy  word  and  spirit,  Lord,  is  good, 
Lead  me  unto  thy  bless'd  abode. 

5  Rise,  Lord,  and  quicken  me  anew, 
Thy  promises  are.  ever  true  ; 


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For  Jesus  and  thy  promis*  sake 
From  all  my  waud'ring  bring  me  back, 
6  Cast  me  not  off,  but  cast  oft  those 
That  me  despise  and  hate  thy  laws  ; 
For  I  thy  willing  servant  am, 
And  all  my  trust  is  in  thy  name. 

PSALM  143.     Third  Part. 

Pleading  with  God  in    manifold   tribulations 

1  Attend  to  my  prayer, 
My  God  and  my  fear, 

For  thy  faithfulness  ever  indures  ; 

Me  do  not  despise, 

Nor  in  jndgment  arise, 
Me  to  crush  and  bring  on  me  my  fears. 

2  My  enemy  strong, 
Hath  smitten  me  long, 

And  hath  made  me  in  darkness  to  dwell  ; 

He  crusheth  my  head, 

As  those  who  are  dead, 
Me  raise  'ere  I  sink  down  into  hell. 

3  As  crush'd  in  the  pit, 
My  spirit  is  smit, 

And  my  soul  seemeth  desolate  Lord  ! 

But  I  think  on  the  days, 

Of  the  antient  displays, 
Of  thy  mercy,  and  hope  in  thy  word. 

4  Still  I  lift  up  mine  eyes, 
And  hope    for  supplies  ; 

And  my  spirit  still  thirsteth  for  God, 

As  withered  lands, 

Do  thirst  for  the  rains  ; 
And  my  hope  is  thro'  Jesus's  blood. 

5  Lord  hide  not  thy  face, 
But  water  with  grace, 

Or  my  spirit  will  utterly  fail ; 


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By  night  let  me  view, 
In  the  morning  anew, 
Thy  great  love,  and  thy  kindnesses  feci* 

6  My  trust  is  in  thee, 
My  way  let  me  see, 

And   assist  me  to  follow  therein  ; 

For  thou  art  my  all, 

And  I  lift  up  my  soul, 
Still  guide  me,  and  keep  me  from  sin. 

7  My  foes   I  discry, 
Dear  Jesus  be  nigh  ! 

Hide  and  keep  me  my  Lord  in  thy  side  ! 

Ever  show  me  thy  Avill, 

And  help  me  fulfill 
All  thy  truth,    while  thy  spirit  doth  guide, 

8  Let  thy  spirit  of  love, 
Safely  lead  me  above, 

To  the  land  ot  eternal  delight ; 

Let  me  run  in  thy  way, 

Till  I  gain  endless  day, 
Caught  from  darkness  to  regions  of  light. 

PSALM  144.    1,  2.  First  Part.     L.  M. 

Help  from  God  to  war  with  hell,  &.c. 

1  I'll  bless  the  Lord  my  life  and  strength, 

Who    learns    and    makes    me   strong  to 

[right  ; 
Who  teacheth  me  the  holy  art 

Of  war  with  hell,  and  gives  me  might. 

2  My  good  is  all  deriv'd  from  him, 

My  tow'r,  my  shield,  and  fortress  he  ; 
My  help  in  whom  alone  I  trust, 

For  I'm  in  Christ,  and  Christ  in  me. 

3  By  him  I  reign  o'er  hell  and  men, 

My  foes  are  broke  by  him,  and  I 
Am  rais'd  to  bless  iny  God  anew, 
And  set  my  maker's  name  on  high. 


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PSALM  144.  3  -8.  Second  Part.  C.  M. 

JJo  comparison  between  mortal  man  and  God; 
praying  God's  help,  &c. 

1  Lord,  what  is  man,  compar'd  with  thee, 

That  thou  shou'd'st  himreguard? 
Lord  what  am  I,  that  thou  shou'd'st  mo 
BleSs  with  the  least  reward  ? 

2  From  everlasting  ages  past 

To  endless  yet  before 
Thou  art  the  same,  both  last  and  first, 
While  man's  soon  here  no  more. 

3  Men,  as  but  vanity  and  dust, 

As  shadows  flee  away, 
The  years  of  man  are  quickly  past, 
They  have  no  lasting  stay. 

4  O  bow  thy  heav'ns  almighty  God! 

Come  down,  the  mountains  touch  ! 
Speak  in  the  thunder  of  thy  word, 
And  shake  the  proud  and  rich. 

5  Cast  forth  thy  mighty  light'nings  Lord, 

Thy  swiftest  arrows  shoot, 
Pierce  with  thy  words  two  edged  sword, 
And  drive  the  serpent  out. 

6  Help  thou  my  soul  from  worlds  above, 

Rid  and  deliver  me, 
From  all  the  floods  that  round  me  move., 
I  look  alone  to  thee  i 

7  Save  me  from  all  the  cruel  ones 

Whose  mouth  is  full  of  lies, 
Their  heart  with  foulest  anger  burns. 
While  falsehood  round  them  flies. 

3  Falsehood  is  their  chief  hand,  and  pow'r4 
With  this  they  seek  my  fail; 
O  help  and  keep  me  evermore  ! 
And  still  defend  my  soul  I 

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PSALM  144.9—15.     Third  Part.     L.  M.- 

Resolutions  to  praise  God  anew,  &c. 

1  To  thee,  O  Lord,  Ml   sing  anew, 
A  new  song  sing  by  mercies  due, 
As  on  the  psaltry,  lute,  and  harp, 
Adore  and  act  a  cheerful  part. 

2  'Tis  God  that  doth  salvation  give. 
To  all  who  in  his  Son  believe  ; 
For  Jesus  tasted  death  for  all  ; 
"Who  fall,  by  their  own  folly  fall. 

3  From  all  the  sons  of  night  and  sin, 
Rid  me,  OLord,  nor  let  the  men 
"Whose  pow'ris  all  of  falc: 
Rejoice  in  hellish  victory. 

4  But  let  our  sons  as  tender  plants, 
Flourish,  and  be  thy  humble  saints  ; 
Our  daughters  make  as  corner  stones, 
Polish'd  with  grace  for  heav'nly  thrones. 

5  'Tis  thus  our  increase  shall  be  sure, 
And  full  our  basket  and  our  store, 

*With  all  around  us  bless'd  of  thee, 
Bless'd  with  divine  prosperity. 

6  Happy  the  men  in  such  a  case, 
Wash'd  in  the  Savior's  blood  and  grace  > 
Happy  are  they  whose  God  alone 

Is  he  that  reigns  on  heav'ns  throne. 

7  Wretched  are  they  who  trust  in  man, 
Or  ought  on  earth,  'tis  all  in  vain, 
Bur  happy  are  the  people  who 
Trust  God  the  Lord,  in  all  they  do. 

PSALM  145.  1—5.     First  Part.  C.  M, 

God  exalted  and  praised  thro*  his    wonderou. 
works,  &c. 

1  I  will  extall  thee,  O  my  King  J 
Thy  mule  forever  bless  1 


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With  melody  to  God  I'll  sing, 
The  God  of  truth  and  grace* 

2  Each  rising  day  will  I  anew 

Survey  thy  works  of  love  ; 
And  evfry  day  thy  praises  shew, 
Below,  till  caught  above. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  supremely  great, 

And  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ! 
On  him  celestial  ariries  wait, 
To  thrones  of  Glory  rais'd. 

4  Thy  greatness  is  unsearchable 

By  men  or  angels,  Lord, 
But  age  to  age  shall  ^ing  and  tell 
Thy  mighty  acts,  and  good. 

5  While  generations  still  revolve, 

Thy  praise  shad  roil  thro'  all  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  praises  e'ei  dissolve 
Tho'  heav'n  and  earth  shcu'd  fall. 

6  With  joy  and  gladness  will  I  speak 

O  Lord,  of  all  thy  acts  ? 
What  glories  do  all  nature  deck, 
How  wond'rous  are  thy  works  t 

7  The  honor  of  thy  majest   , 

From  works  of  pow'r  and  grace, 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see, 
Till  lost  in  love  and  praise  ! 

8  Thy  fame  shall  sound  around  the  world, 

Men  shall  declare  thy  acts  ; 
And  I  will  still  with  praise  behold 
Thy  great  and  wondrous  works. 

PSALM  145.  6—13.      Second    Part.  L.  M. 

The  Lord  praised  by  all  his  works  ;  blessed  by 
his  saints,  &.c. 

1  The  glorious  mem'ry  of  the  Lord, 
From  all  his  vvond'rous  works  a,ad  word. 


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Shall  men  declare,  and  set  on  high, 
Sound  thro*  the  earth,  and  thro*  the  sky. 

2  How  great  thy  goodness,   gracious  Lord  ! 
Thy  wrath's  appeas'd  through  Jesus'  blood ! 
Thy  vast  compassions  have  no  end, 

Thy  mercies  do  the  heav'ns  transcend, 

3  The  Lord  is  kind  and  good  to  all, 
His  anger  slow,  his  pity  full  ; 
His  tender  mercy  all  protects, 
Extending  over  all  his  works. 

4  All,  all  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  Lord  ! 
Proclaim  thy  grace,  or  thy  just  rod  ; 
Thy  saints  shall  bless  thy  holy  name, 
And  speak  abroad  thy  glorious  fame. 

5  The  glory  of  thy  kingdom  they 
Shall  spread  abroad  till  endless  day, 
And  of  thy  pow'r  with  rapture  talk, 
And  make  thy  praise  their  joyful  work. 

6  Thy  mighty  acts  they  shall  declare, 
And  sound  thy  boundless  glories  far  ; 
The  sons  of  men  shall  hear  and  see 
The  glories  of  thy  majesty  ! 

7  Thy  kingdom  everlasting  is, 

O'er  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  stormy  seas  : 
Eternal  thy  dominion  Lord  ! 
Thro'  ev'ry  age  thou  still  art  God  ! 

PSALM    145.  14— 17.     Third   Part.     C.  M. 

God  helpeth  the  just  in  sorest  extremity,  &c* 

1  Aitho*  the  just  be  near  to  sink, 

The  Lord  shall  raise  them  up  ; 
On  their  infirmities  he'll  wink, 
If  still  they  scorn  to  stop. 

2  He  raiseth  those  of  humble  fear, 

Nor  sha,U  the  foe  prevail ; 


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From  mourning  he  will  give  them  cheer, 
Nor  suffer  them  to  fail. 

3  The  earth  is  thine  and  all  therein, 

O  Lord  ;  and  all  to  thee 
Forever  look,  and  languish  when 
They  pant  in  misery. 

4  Thou  ope'nest  wide  thy  lib'ral  hand, 

To  grant  their  hearts  desire  ; 

Thou  feedest  all  by  sea  and  land, 

And  thro'  each  heav'nly  choir, 

5  The  Lord  is  true  in  all  his  ways, 

Holy  in  all  his  works  ; 
His  ear  is  open  to  our  prayers, 
And  down  on  us  he  looks. 

PSALM  145.  18—21.     Fourth  Part.     C.  M, 

The  Lord  is  nigh  to  hear  and  help  alt  that  call 
on  him  in  tru^h,  &.c. 

1  The  Lord  is  nigh  to  succour  all 

That  call  on  him  in  truth, 
His  hands  supply  the  boundless  whole, 
In  earth  and  heav'n  both  ! 

2  He  will  fulfill  each  good  desire 

Of  all  who    fear  his  name  ; 
When  low,  his  hand  shall  rai  e  th  ?m  higher. 
And  give  them  praise  for  shamew 

3  The  souls  who  love   the  Lord  will  he 

Preserve  and  fill  with  joy  ; 
But  wicked  ones  his  wrath  shall  see, 
Ail  such  he  will  destroy. 

4  My  month  shall  sound  the  praise  of  God, 

In  all  his  actings  just, — 
When  saints  are  rais'd  to  his  abode  i 
His  foes  in  ruin  curst. 

5  Let  all  who  live,  adore  his  name, 

For  mercy  and  for  pow'r  ! 


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And  sing  the  wonders  of  the  Lamb, 
Both  now,  and  ever  more, 

PSALM  146.    1,  2.     First  Part.    L.  M. 

Endless  praise  to  God. 

1  O  how  divinely  sweet  is  praise  ! 
Praise  to  my  God  shall  fill  my  days  ! 
Adorerny  ransom'd  soul  his  name, 
Praise  and  salvation  to  the  Lamb  I 

2  While  still  I  live,  and  when  I  die, 
Both  on  the  earth,  and  in  the  sky, 
I'll  praise,  I'll  praise  my  savior  God, 
Obey  his  will,  and  trust  his  blood. 

3  Praise  shall  fill  my  days  below, 
And  when  from  earth  and  time  I  go, 
My  everlasting  being  still, 
Worship,  and  joy,  and  praise  shall  fill. 

PSALM  146.     3—10.    Second  Part. 

Who  trusts  in  God   only,    is  happy.      The 
wicked's  end.     L.  M. 

1  Put  not  your  trust  in  man,  nor  prince, 
For  ev'ry  refuge  faileth  thence; 
Trust  not  in  man,  but  trust  in  God, 
Man  is  but  frailty,  breath  and  word. 

2  Happy,  forever  happy  he 
Who  trusts  the  glorious  deity 
That  all  in  earth  and  heavcn  made, 
And  still  shall  live  when  worlds  are  dead. 

3  A  God  of  judgment  and  of  truth, 
(Who  all  that's  just  and  equal  doth,) 
Is  he,  and  ev'ry  soul  shall  find, 
Who  trusts  him,  ev'ry  good  combin'd. 

4  The  hungry  and  the  pris'ner  he, 
With  all  in  bonds  of  misery, 


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Will  bless  with  comfort  as  they  heed, 
If  they  but  in  his  precepts  tread. 

5  The  wicked  shall  be  tum'd  to  hell, 
The  wrath  of  God  their  blood  will  spill  J 
The  Lord  shall  reign  immortal  king, 
Let  Zion  shout  his  praise  and  sing. 

PSALM  146.     Third  Part. 

Fervent  praise,  and  firm  trust  in  God.      He  is 
full  of  all  goodness.     Sevens. 

1  Praise  the  Lord,  praise  him  my  soul, 
Thro'  his  courts  his  praise  shall  roll : 
While  I  live,  or  being  have 

I  will  praise  to  Jesus  give  ; 
Him  I'll  praise,  and  him  I'll  trust ; 
Man  is  vanity  and  dust ; 
Man  is  breath,  but  in  my  God 
I  have  safe  and  sweet  abode. 

2  Happy  he  that  has  the  Lord, 
Strength  of  Jacob,  for  his  God  ; 
He  whose  hope  is  God  alone 
Shall  abide  as  heav'ns  throne  ; 
God  the  earth  and  heav'ns  made, 
And  their  hosts  so  numerous  spread  j 
All  his  truth  is  ever  sure, 
Helping  the  oppressed  and  poor. 

3  Hungry  souls  his  mercy  feeds, 
While  the  prisoner's  cause  he  pleads ; 
Giveth  eyes  unto  the  blind, 
Raiseth  up  the  sore  in  mind  ; 
Helps  the  widow  in  her  grief, 
Gives  the  fatherless  relief  ; 

Loves  the  righteous,  and  will  b!e<:<} 
Strangers  who  implore  his  grace. 

4  All  the  wicked  Tie  will  blast, 
Make  them  own  his  reign  at  last. 
God  shall  reign  to  bless  his  sous,, 


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And  destroy  the  wicked  ones 
Christ  shall  reign  eternal  king, 
Shout,  O  Zion,  shout  and  sing; 
Sou. id  his  name  around  the  sky, 
Praise,  O  praise  the  Lord  most  high. 

PSALM  147.     1—14.     First  Part. 

God's  praise  comely  ;  he  doth  all  kind 
things.     L.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  in  praise  adore 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  and  pow'r  ! 
Your  voices  to  Jehovah  raise, 
Pleasant  and  comely  is  his  praise. 

2  For  he  doth  build  Jerusalem, 
And  gather  Isra'el  to  his  name  ; 
He  doth  the  broken  hearted  heal, 
And  raise  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

3  He  healeth  up  the  wounds  of  sin, 
He  takes  the  trembling  mourner  in  ; 
His  joy  is  not  the  sprightly  horse, 
Nor  active  man,  'tis  not  in  lhose  ; 

4  But  those  who  fear  him  are  his  joy, 
And  do  his  constant  care  employ  ; 
And  those  who  in  his  mercy  hope. 
His  hand  forever  shall  set  up. 

5  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his! 
O  Zion,  shout  his  love  and  grace  ! 

For  he  hath  wall'd  thee  round  with  love, 
And  bless'd  thy  children  from  above. 

6  He  crowneth  thee  with  love  and  peace, 
With  all  the  riches  of  his  grace  ; 
Lift  up  your  voice,  adore  and  sing, 
And  shout  the  praises  of  your  king. 

PSALM  147.     1—14.    Second  Part. 

Saints  exhorted  to  praise  God,  for  hJ8  wisdom?. 

and  great  goodness.     L.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his, 

He  counts  the  number  of  the  stars ; 


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He  made  and  fiVd  them  in  the  s£y, 
And  calls  their  names,  both  far  and  nigh, 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  in  pow'r  and  skill, 
All  things  are  governed  by  his  will ; 
His  pow'r  and  wisdom's  infinite, 
All  things  are  plain  before  his  sight. 

S  'Tis  God  that  sends  the  spacious  clouds, 
And  spreads  the  sky  with  watry  floods, 
To  cheer  the  growth  in  plains  below, 
And  make  the  grass  on  mountains  grov/. 

4  To  man  and  beast  he  giveth  food  ; 
To  the  old  ravens,  and  their  brood: 
His  providence  is  over  all, 

Adore  Jehovah,  O  my  soul ! 

5  The  sprightly,  active  horse,  or  man, 
Are  not  the  Lord's  delight,  but  them 
That  fear  his  name,  and  in  him  hope, 
To  these  the  Lord  delights  to  stoop. 

6  Praise  ye  the  Lord,   Jerusalem  ! 
O  favour'd  Zian,  praise  his  name  ! 
For  he  doth  strengthen  ev'ry  soul 
That  humbly  on  his  name  doth  call, 

7  'Tis  God  that  maketh  peace  in  thee 
O  Zion,  and  behold,  'tis  he 

That  gives  us  ev'ry  help  we  have  ; 
O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  him  cleave. 

PSALM  147.  15—20.  Third  Part.  L.  M. 
God  overruleth  all  things,  Sec. 

1  The  Lord  commands  and  all  obey, 

Or  winds,  or  snow,  or  rain  ; 

He  ruleth  ail  by  night,  or  day, 

All  things  confess  his  reign. 

2  He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  frost 

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He  fills  with  ice  the  northern  coast* 
And  fills  with  heat  the  south. 

3  And  who  can  stand  before  his  cold, 

In  its  extreme  ?  or  who 
Can  on  his  burning  sands  still  hold 
Their  strength,  so  heated  thro'  ? 

4  But  swift  and  mighty  is  his  word, 

To  guard  from  cold  or  heat ; 

All  things  obey  the  voice  of  God, 

For  good,  or  wretched  fate. 

5  His  gospel  word  the  sons  of  men 

Shall  hear,  and  see,  with  joy ; 
His  servants  he  will  cleanse  from  sin, 
And  all  their  foes  destroy. 

6  To  us  his  Jaw  and  gospel  too 

He  hath  in  love  made  known  ; 
£> uch  favoured  nations  are   but  few, 
And  praise  is  his  return. 

7  Praise  ye  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

And  praise  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
Praise  God  the  glorious  three  in  one, 
Praise  him,  and  in  him  trust. 

PSALM  148.     First  Part. 

All  things  are  called  on  to  praise  the  Lord,  in 
that  all  are  made  and  preserved  by  him! 
L.  M. 

1  Praise  ye  the -Lord,  from  th'  earth  beneath  -, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  from  heav'n  above; 
Let  all  things  that  hath  life,  or  breath, 

From  earth  and  heav'n  proclaim  his  love ; 
Praise  him  ye  angels  round  his  throne  ! 
And  men  redeemed  by  his  Son  ! 

2  Praise  him  thou  golden  star  of  day, 

Praise  him  thou  silver  queen  of  night ; 
Praise  him  thro1  all  the  christian  way 


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2  Praise  him,  O  thou  sun  of  radiance  ; 

Praise  him,  O  ye  moon  and  stars  ; 
Heav'ns  of  heav'ns  that  know  his  presence, 

With  your  waters  and  your  fires, 
Give  the  glory 
He  from  all  his  works  requires. 

3  Earth  and  heav'n  adore  Jehovah, 

By  his  word  ye  rose  from  nought, 
Established  still  for  his  own  glory, 

Earth  his  footstool,  heav'n  his  court ; 
Praise  him  ever, 
To  him  raise  an  endless  shout. 

4  While  the  heav'ns  resound  his  praises, 

Let  all  earth  the  echo  join, 
Dragons  and  all  ye  deep  places, 

Fire,  and  hail,  and  snow  combine. 
To  pcoclaim  him, 
And  show  forth  his  pow'r^divine. 

5  Mountains,  hills,  and  all  ye  ceders, 

Stormy  winds,  and  fruitful  trees. 
All  the  endless  round  of  creatures, 

Shout  unto  your  makers  praise, 
He  is  glorious, 
He  is  near  inpow'r  and  grace  ! 

6  Kings  of  earth  and  all  ye  people, 

All  ye  judges  of  the  earth, 
Own  your  greatness  is  but  little 

Own  your  despicable  birth  ; 
He  is  only 
Lord  of  earth,  andhea'vn,  and  wrath. 

7  Old  and  young  adore  Jehovah  ! 

Ever  praise  the  mighty  Lord  ! 
Unto  God  ascribe  all  glory, 

Shout  him  in  his  bright  abode, 
Filling  heaven, 
And  the  earth  with  living  good. 


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Ye  countless  stars  of  twinkling  light ; 
Praise  him  ye  heav'ns,  of  heavens,  and  show 
His  praise  ye  streams  that  thro*  them  flow. 

3  Let  heav*n  and  earth  adore  the  Lord  ! 

He  spake  and  they  arose  from  naught, 
And  all  are  founded  on  his  word, 

The  earth  his  footstool,  heav'n  his  court  ; 
Praise  him  ye  dragon's  from  the  earth, 
And  all  ye  deeps  proclaim  him  forth. 

4  Fire,  hail,  and  snow,  and  stormy  wind, 

And  vapours  that  fulfill  his  word, 
With  mountains,  hills,  and  trees  combin'd, 

With  beasts,  aud  cattle,  praise  the  Lord! 
Ye  flying  fowls,  and  creeping  things, 
Praise  ye  your  maker,  King  of  kings  t 

5  Ye  kings,  and  judges  of  the  earth, 

All  people,  princes,  young  and  old. 
Young  men  and  maidens  late  in  birth 

Your  makers  excellence  behold, 
And  to  his  name  let  praise  be  giv'n, 
His  glory  reigns  o'er  earth  and  heav'n. 

6  The  Lord  will  set  his  saints  on  high, 

Immortal  fame  the  just  shall  have  ; 
To  him  his  saints  are  dearly  nigh, 

And  he  will  grace  and  glory  give  f 
Praise  him  ye  sainfrs,  'bove  aH  his  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghosu 

PSALM  148.     Second  Part. 

All  things  are  called  on  to  praise  the  Lord. 

1  Praise  the  Lord  from  highest  heav'ns, 
Praise  him  all  ye  heav'nly  hosts  ; 
Praise  him  angels,  fear  him  devils, 
High  in  his  eternal  courts  : 
Men,  extall  him, 
To  him  raise  adoring  shouts. 


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8  God  his  peoples'  honour  raisetfc. 
He'll  exalt  his  humble  saints  ; 
He  their  praise  with  his  extendeth, 
He'll  supply  his  servants  wants, 
Saints  are  near  him, 
Praise  his  love  that  never  faints. 

PSALM  149.     1— 4.     First  Pari. 

Exhortation  to  praise  the  Lord,  joy  in  him,  &c\ 
S.  M. 

1  O  praise  the  Lord,  and  sing- 

New  songs  unto  his  name  ; 
Declare  his  praise  'mong  all  his  saints, 
And  spread  his  worthy  tame. 

2  Let  Isra'el  joy  in  him 

Who  made  them  for  himself, 
Let  Zton's  children  shout  their  king, 
And  joy  in  his  behalf. 

3  Let  Isra'el  praise  the  Lord, 

As  in  the  sacred  dance, 
As  with  the  timbrel  and  the  harp, 
And  sound  his  glory  thence. 

4  For  Christ  doth  pleasure  take 

In  all  his  humble  ones  ; 
And  with  his  great  salvation  he 
Will  beautify  his  sons. 

5  His  servants  shall  be  clad 
On  earth  with  beautious  grace 

And  in  celestial  glories  shine, 
When  mov'd  to   his  embrace, 

PSALM  149.     5—9.     Second  part< 

For  Night  rejoicing,   or   singing  on  our  beds, 
&c.  C.  M. 

1  In  joyful  glory  let  the  saints 
Sing  loudly  on  their  beds, 
U    4 


360 

Proclaim  the  honours  of  the  Lord, 
And  lift  tiieir  cheerful  heads. 

2  The  mighty  praises  of  the  Lord, 

His  high  and  holy  name, 
Let  them  by  day  and  night  record, 
Nor  fear  rebuke  nor  shame. 

3  Yea,  with  the  spirit's  sword  in  hand 

Let  all  his  saints  be  strong 

Against  their  ev'ry  foe  to  stand, 

And  triumph  with  a  song. 

4  No  heath'nish  rage,  nor  kingly  pow'r, 

Or  tyrants  of  the  earth, 
Shall  move  the  saints,  or  shake  their  tow'r  ; 
Their  foes  shall  sink  in  death, 

5  All  honor  hath  the  Lord  confer'd, 

On  those  who  fear  his  name  ; 
Praise,  O  ye  saints,  praise  ye  the  Lord, 
Adore  the  conq'ring  lamb! 

PSALM  150. 

Vehement  exortation  to  praise  God  for  his  grace, 
mighty  acts,  and  according  to  his  greatness, 
&c. 

1  Let  praise,  immortal  praise  arise, 
From  all  on  earth,  and  in  the  skies, 

To  God  the  first,  the  last,  the  all  : 
Within  his  sanctuary  praise, 
Andt>'roJ  the  skies  your  voices  raise, 

His  grace  and  glory  to  extall. 

2  Praise,  praise  him  for   his  mighty  acts, 
All  things  he  made,  and  all  protects  ; 

Praise  him  according  to  his  name, 
According  to  his  greatness  praise. 
His  excellence  in  pow'r,  and  grace, 

And  love,  thro'  earth  and  sky,  proclaim 


361 

3  As  with  the  trumpet's  echoing  "sound 
Let  praise  the  earth  and  skies   surround  : 

As  with  the  pleasant  psaltry  praise  ; 
And  as  with  cheering  harps  adore 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  and  powfr, 

And  spread  his  name  thro'  earth  and  skies. 

4  praise  him  as  with  the  timbral  sounM, 
Az  with  the  sacred  dance  surround 

His  throne  of  pow'r,  of  grace,  and  love  ! 
As  with  the  stringed  instruments, 
With  courage  firm  that  ruever  faints, 

Exult  in  praise  with  those  above. 

5  Break  forth  as  organs  in  their  roar; 
As  in  their  higher  notes,  and  low'r, 

Ajid  echo  praise  in  solemn   sound. 
As  on  the  lofty  cymbols,  raise 
Your  notes  to  the  Redeemer's  grace, 

And  in  his  work  and  praise  abound. 

6  Let  all  that  is,  or  that  hath  breath 
To  prove  his  care,  or  feel  his  wrath, 

From  age  to  age  still  praise  the   Lord  ! 
But  let  his  saints  above  the  rest, 
With  grace,  and  hope  of  glory  bless'd, 

Praise  and  proclaim  him  just  and  good. 


A  few  single  verses  added  from  the  gospel, 
to  the  Trinity  ;  suited  to  conclude  most  of 
the  psalms  with.     C,  M. 

Praise  ye  the  three  who  record  bear 

Inheav'ns  celestial  host  ! 
The  Father  praise,  and  praise  the  Sou, 

And  praise  the  Holy  Ghost. 

S.  M. 

2  Paise  ye  the  Trinity, 

Brought  near  by  Jesus  Christ  ; 
V 


362 

Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 
In  one  forever  blest. 


-L.  M. 


1  Praise  ye  the  glorious  triune  God  ! 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  praise ! 
Proclaim  his  praises  all  abroad, 

And  fear  his  pow'r,  and  trust  his  grace. 

L.  M. 

1  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  praise  thro'  heav'n's  celestial  host  i 
And  from  the  earth  let  men  proclaim, 
The  tripple  glories  of  his  name. 


1  Praise  ye  the  Father, — earth  and  skies 
By  him  were  made,  with  all  supplies  ! 

And  praise  the  Son,  who  for  us  bled 
To  make  attonement  for  our  sin  ; 
And  praise  the  spirit,  sent  thro'  him 

To  bring  our  souls  to  life  when  dead. 


1  Praise  God  the  Fether,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit  three  in  one  ! 

The  Father  made  us  blest, 
But  lo,  we  sin'd, — and  hence  the  Son 
Hath  for  us  dy'd,  and  sendeth  down 
The  Spirit  to  assist. 


A-  page 

*  Ask  thou  of  me,  my  Son/'  saith  God,    11 

Arise  ye  saints  and  praise  the  Lord,  22 

Arise,  O  Lord,  O  God  arise,  25 

As  in  the  person  of  his  Lord,  34 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  God,  50 
All  praise,  ye  sons  of  earth  and  heav'n,         69 

Adored  be  thy  mercy  Lord  ?  72 

All  lying  vanities  I  hate,  75 

At  all  times  will  I  bless  the  Lord,  83 

A  little  that  the  righteous  hath,  91 
As   th'   heart    when  driv'n  topearched')    «q* 

lands,  5 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  weseen,  115  J 

And  will  the  Lord  be  good  no  more  181 

Attun'd  by  mercy's  charms.  231 

A  froward  heart  shall  from  me  flee,  232 

As  distant  as  the  east  from  west,  238 

As  were  our  fathers,  so  are  we  246 

All  riches  are  but  empty  sounds,  283 

All  absolute  perfection  here,  296 

Adore  and  wonder  earth  and  skies,  309 

Adore  ye  saints  the  snare  is  broke  ;  310 

As  Israel  sang  in  days  of  old,  313 

All  work  and  hope  is  vain  as  wind,  315 

Altho*  the  mighty  Lord  be  high,  332 

Alas,  alas,  how  nearly  gone,  340 

Attend  my  supplications,  343 

Attend  to  my  prayer,  345 

Altho*  the  just  be  near  to  sink  350 


364  INDEX. 

B. 

Blest  is  the  man  that  will  not  act,  10 

Behold  our  troubles,  gracious  Lord  !  61 

Because  of  thy  comfort  and  favour,  71 

Bless'd  is  the  man  who  of  the  Lord,  79 

Bless'd  is  the  nation  who  averse,  82 

Because  of  wicked  ones  and  false,  95 

Boldly  with  thee,  my  God,  102 

Be  merciful  to  me,  O  God,  132 

Be  merciful  to  me,  O  God  !  134 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God,  ib. 

Because  thou  Lord  hast  been  my  help,  144 

Be  merciful  unto  us,  Lord,  153 

Be  thou  my  habitation,  Lord,  165 

Bow  down  thine  ear,  O  gracious  God  1  199 

Before  the  sons  of  men,  my  Son,  206 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou,  220 

Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  Lord  most  high,  239 

Bless'd  is  the  man  that  fears  the  Lord,  261 

Bold  will  I  stand  in  Jesus'  cause  272 

Blessed,  forever  blessed  are  280 

Blessing  and  honor  to  the  Lord,  282 

Behold,  O  Lord,  how  I  have  long'd  286 

Be  not  dismay'd,  tho*  heav'n  is  high,  302 

Behold  how  good  a  thing  it  is,  323 

Behold  the  works  of  God  by  night,  323 
C. 

Come,  hark  to  me,  (Old  David  said,)  84 

Compassionate  thy  Zion,  Lord,  126 

Come  all  ye  saints  and  let  us  sing,  121 

D. 

Dost  thoif  not  see  our  troubles  Lod  ?  24 

Deliver  me  from  sin,  96 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  137 

Dear  lambs  of  my  God,  223 

Deal  kindly  with  thy  servant  Lord,  284 

Deliver  me,  O  Lord  my  God,  336 


INDEX.  365 
F. 

From  all  thy  works  almighty  God,  20 

Forever  will  I  bless  the  Lord,  S3 

False  witnesses  against  me  rose,  86 

Fear  not,  ye  saints,   <vhen  wicked  ones  118 

Father  and  Lord  of  heav'n  and  earth,  169 

From  sore  survey  of  men  of  sin,  175 

From  everlasting,  to  eternity,  210 

From  heav'n  the  Lord  beholds  the  earth,  235 

From  depths  of  sore  distress,  318 


God's  praise  is  comely  for  the  pure,  81 

Give  ear  ye  innocent  distress'd,  104 

Give  thou  ear,  O  Zion  hear,  107 

Great  King  of  nations  far  and  near,  11Q 

God  is  our  refuge  and  our  might,  112 

Great  is  the  God  and  King  of  saints,  114 

Give  ear,  O  Gracious  God,  and  hear  !  130 

Give  ear,  saith  God,  unto  my  law,  183 

Give  ear    our  shepherd,  and  our  rock,  190 

God  stands  among  the  mighty  ones,  193 

God  of  my  salvation  hear  me,  202 

Great  things  of  love  and  faithfulness,  207 

Good  Joseph  by  his  brethren  sold,  244 

Give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  pow'r,  249 

God  hath  spoken  in  his  truth,  255 

Grant  not,  O  Lord,  the  wicked's  wish,  337 

H. 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  mind,  9 

How  excellent  thy  name,  O  Lord,  19 

Help  Lord  the  faithful  fail !  27 

How  long  wilt  thou  forget,  28 

How  long  gracious  Lord  and  kind,  29 

How  wretched  is  the  state  of  man,  30 

Hear  thou  the  right  O  Lord  »  35 
V  2 


366  •  INDEX. 

.How  great  my  cause  for  boundless  praise  !  36 

How  just  and  equal  all  thy  ways,  38 

Hail    t:\rry  worlds,  a  bright  abode,  42 

How  perfect  is  thy  law,  O  God  !  43 

How  full,  how  gracious,  Lord,  54 

Have  mercy  on  me,  O  my  God  !  75 
How  kind  and  great  thy  goodness,  Lord  !     77 

Henceforth,  because  the  Lord  is  good,  80 

Hov    glor  ous  is  the  Savior  King  !  Ill 

'*  Hear,  O  my  saints,  (saith  Ghrist,  the')  11Q 

truth,)                                                   5  liy 

How  dread,  and  bless'd,  will  be  the  day,  121 

Help  me,  O  God,  the  worst  is  come  i  131 

Hear  thou  my  cry,  O  righteous  God,  140 

How  vast  thy  river,  mighty  God  !  149 

How  vast  the  troubles  I  have  seen  !  168 

How  long  shall  Satan  still  reproach  ?  177 

How  doth  the  Lord  his  children  love  !  185 

How  art  thou  silent,  O  my  God  !  194 

How  amiable,  O  Lord,  of  hosts,  195 

How  great  to  me  thy  mercy,  Lord  !  200 

High  on  thy  throne,  all  things  are  thine  204 

How  happy  and  secure,  212 

How  good,  divine,  and  sweet  it  is,  216 

Ha1     ct  the  L^rd  have  been  my  help,  221 

Hat  j  ev:     ye  that  love  the  Lord,  227 

Higu  'twixt  the  holy  cherubims,  230 

Hide  not  thy  pity  from  me  Lord,  233 

Hovfr  hard  my  lessons!  help  me  Lord  !  236 

How  disobedient  and  perverse,  248 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  O  God !  255 

Help,  O  my  Lord,  for  Jesus'  sake  !  256 

How  mighty  is  the  arm  of  God,  266 

How  sweet  the  comfort"  of  the  place*  277 

How  shall  the  risin6  race  secure,  281 

How  grovels  in  the  dust  my  soul,  285 

Hov/  difficult  my  various  task,  289 

How  prone  to  shame  am  I,  295 

Hear  thou  my  voice,  O  gracious  God !  298 

How  strange  the  state  of  fallen  men  !  300 

How  glad  did  I  tear,  304 


INDEX.  367 

Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  my  side,  306 

Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  my  side!  307 

How  deep  the  schemes  of  hell  were  laid,  308 

How  happy  they  who  trust  the  Lord,  311 

How  helpless  shall  the  mortals  be,  330 


I  languish,  Lord,  to  praise  thy  name,  21 

I  need  not,  will  not  fear,  66 

In  my  prosperity,  I  said  73 

In  thee,  O  Lord,  I  put  my  trust,  73 

I've  seen  the  wicked  in  great  pow'r,  93 

€t  If  any  man  will  follow  me,  108 

I'm  poor  and  needy,  weak  and  faint,  164 

In  God's  almighty  strength  I'll  go  166 

I'll  go  as  in  the  strength  of  God,  166 

I  know  my  God  is  good,  and  know,  173 

In  Zion  God  himself  reveals,  179 

In  pain  and  anguish   I,  180 

I'll  turn  my  eyes  from  sin,  232 

I  love  the  Lord,  and  still  will  love,  S70 

I  love  the  Lord,  and  long  to  sing,  271 

I  shall  not  die,  as  yet,  but  live,  278 

In  my  distress,  to  thee  O  Lord,  299 

In  holy  David's  zeal,  328 

I'll  bless  the  Lord  my  life  and  strength,  346 

I  will  extoll  thee,  O  my  King  !  348 

In  joyful  glory  let  the  saints  359 

J. 

Judge  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause,  103 

Jehovah,  the  Almighty  God,  230 


Let  earth  give  ear  unto  the    Lord,  7 

Lord  with  the  rising  morn  I  rise,  14 

Lift  thy  banners,  christian  soldier,  44 

Lord  I  am  at  thy  righteous  will,  74 


368  INDEX. 

Lively  and  strong  my  enemies,    ■  94 

Lord  be  merciful  to  me  !  100 

Let  all  the  earth  attend  and  hear,  116 

Lord  ev'ry  day,  thy  foes  and  mine,  133 

Lord,  turn  thyself  to  us  again  !  138 

Lord,  what  is  man  ?  tho'  counted  lord,  142 

Let  God  arise,  and  Satan  fall,  154 

Let  thy  salvation  from  on  high,  162 

Let  ev'ry  nation  pray  and  hope,  170 

Let  all  the  world  adore„the  name,  250 

Lord,  I  will  run  with  cheerful  speed,  289 

Let  oone  thro'  feigned  purity,  316 

Let  all  who  know  the  name  of  God,  325 

Let  earth  and  heav'n,  angels  and  men,  326 

Lord,  what  is  man,  compar'd  with  thee,  347 

Let  praise,  immortal  praise  arise,  360 

M. 

Many  there  be  who  say  13 

Make  straight  my  way  before  me  Lord,  15 

My  God,  is  Lord  and  God  alone,  39 

May  all  the  blessings  of  the  Lord,  45 

My  God,  my  God,  attend  my  cry,  47 

My  God,  my  God,  (the  Saviour  said,  51 

My  strange  request  attend,  59 

My  God,  my  everlasting  rock,  67 

My  God,  I'll  extoll  and  adore  thee,  71 

Many  there  be,  O  God,  thou  know'st,  94 

Mankind  are  stuards  for  God  below,  100 

My  heart's  inditing  Jesus'  praise  !  106 

My  heart  inspir'd  with  Jesus'  love,  109 

Make  joyful  music  all  ye  lands,  152 
Make  haste,  O  God,  O  God  make  haste,  163 

Mercy  aud  truth  together  met,  198 

My  God  is  faithful,  good;  and  true,  2J5 

My  heart  is  fix'd  O  God  !  254 

My  soul  doth  chuse  the  way  of  truth,  288 

My  portion  is  the  living  God,  290 

My  love,  my  praise,  by  day  and  night,  id. 


INDEX.  369 

My  heart  adores,  and  so  my  tongue,  291 

My  soul  doth  faint  with  inward  woe.  292 

More  glad  than  birds  to  hear  the  voice,  303 

Many  a  time,  might  Jesus  say;  317 

N. 

Now  I'll  sing  thy  name,  my  God,  49 

Now,  sing  a  new,  a  lasting  song,  227 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  267 

Not  unto  us,  not  unto  us,  269 

Now  my  soul  a  song  of  praise,  324 

O. 

O  God,  when  shall  the  wickedness  18 

One  thing  have  I  of  my  Lord,  65 

O  how  gloomy  is  the  earth,  76 

O  how  great  thy  goodness,  Lord  !  78 

O  how  rich  thy  goodness,  Lord  !  79 

O  Lord,  how  great  thy  care  and  love  !  89 

O  Lord,  chastise  me  not  in  wrath,  93 

O  clap  your  hands  and  shout  for  joy,  113 

O  God,  my  only  help  and  hope,  125 

O  unjust  judges  stand  in  awe  !  135 

O  God  of  truth  and  poVr,  137 

O  God,  thou  art  my  God,  and  I  143 

O  God,  my  God,  in  each  survey,  144 

Our  vows,  O  God,  to  thee  we  pay,  146 

O  God  in  mercy  hear,  160 

O  God  why  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  176 

O  for  the  wisdom  of  survey !  187 

O  Christ,  in  every  age,  189 

O  that  my  people  whom  I  led,  192 

O,  God,  hold  not  thy  peace  !  194 

O  God  of  truth  maintain  thy  cause,  208 

O  God,  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead  !  219 

O  come  and  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord,  222 

O  serve  the  Lord  with  joyful  songs,  231 

O  bless  the  Lord  my  ransom'd  soul,  237 

O  Lord  how  manifold,  and  full,  243 


370  INDEX. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 

O  that  all  men  would  praise,  adore, 

Oh  why  shou'd  death  dismay  the  just, 

O  praise,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations  ! 

O  praise, — Almighty  praise  is  due. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  Kord, 

O  let  my  cry  come  near  thy  throne, 

O  Lord,  our  foes  repell  our  race, 

O  thou  great  all-knowing  God, 

Our  God  is  Lord  and  God  alone, 

O  Lord,  the  God  of  heav'n  and  earth, 

O  Lord  my  God,  to  thee, 

O  how  tremendous  was  the  scene, 

O  how  divinely  sweet  is  praise  ! 

O  praise  the  Lord,  and  sing, 

P. 

Preserve  me,  O  my  Gracious  God, 

Plead  thou  my  righteous  cause,  O  God, 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  all  my  foes, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  his  saints, 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  for  true  is  he, 

Praise,  praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  bless'd  is ?    ^5^ 

the  man,  3 

Praise,  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 
Put  not  your  trust  in  man,  nor  prince 
Praise  the  Lord,  praise  him  my  soul, 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  in  praise  adore, 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his, 
Praise    ye   the    Lord,  from    th'  earth")    055 

beneath  ;  j 

Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  highest  heav'ns,    357 
Praise  ye  the  three  who  record  bear,  361 

Praise  ye  the  Trinity,  361 

Praise  God  theFather,  God  the  Son,  362 

Praise  ye  the  glorious  triune  God  !  362 

Praise  ye  the  Father, — earth  and  ikies,        362 


INDEX.  371 
R: 

Rebuke  me  not  my  Father  God,  16 

Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  shout  and  sing,  46 

Rejoice  for  all  thy  suff'ring  here,  47 

Remember  not  my  sins  of  youth,  58 

Raise  unto  God  your  triumphs,  150 

Return,  O  Lord ;  O  Lord,  how  long,  211 

Rerurn,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest,  272 


Strong  bulls  of  bashen  roar  around,  48 

Stir  up  thy  care  !  awake,  O  God  !  87 

Sorely  beset  with  sin  and  guilt,  97 

Save  me,  O  God,  and  by  thy  name,  129 

Sing  aloud  unto  God,  191 

Survey  my  soul,  from  David's  view,  264 

Save  me,  O  God,  for  I  am  thine,  293 

Sorely  beset  with  perils  round,  312 

Sing  to  the  memory  of  the  Lord,  327 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart,  336 

T. 

That  man  is  bless'd  indeed,  7 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  :  bless'd  is  the   man     8 

To  thee,  O  God,  my  righteousness,  13 

Thro'  all  my  perils,  Gracious  God,  17 

The  Lord  is  judge  of  heav'n  and  earth,  22 

The  Lord  hath  rais'd  me,  as  from  death,  23 

The  ways  of  sinners  lead  to  hell,  25 

The  harden'd  fool,  to  hush  his  guilt,  30 

The  wicked,  Lord,  oppress,  40 

The  Lord  forever  lives,  41 

The  Lord,  the  king  of  earth  and  skies,  52 

The  Lord  Jehovah  is  my  God,  53 

The  Lord  my  cov'nant  shepherd  is<  54 

The  earth  is  thine,  and  all  therein,  55 


o72  INDEX. 

The  Lord  omnipotent  descends,  56 

To  thee  mine  eyes  forever  look,  60 

Tho'  earth  and  hell  reproach  my  cause,  62 

Tho'  Satan  'gainst  my  conscience  stands,  62 

The  Lord  of  darkness  and  of  light,  63 

The  Lord  is  my  light,  64 

Tho*  mighty  foes  their  weapons  wield,  68 

The  voice  of  God  is  full  of  pow'r,  70 

The  might  of  men,  the  might  of  kings,  82 

The  Lord  is  nigh  the  heart,  85 

The  foul  transgressions  of  the  proud,  88 

Thy  mercy,  Lord,  is  high  as  heav'n,  ib. 

The  wicked  plotteth  hellish  plots,  91 

Teach  me,  O  Lord,  how  frail  I  be,  96 

To  his  great  Sire  thus  spake  the  Son.  98 

Thou  art  my  King,  O  God,  104 

The  Lord,  the  Lord  of  hosts,  112 

The  thoughts  of  wealthy  sinners  are,  117 

The  mighty  God  and  Lord,  118 

To  thee  I  lift  my  mournful  voice,  124 

The  fool  hath  said,  within  his  heart,  128 

There  in  great  fear  thou  wast,  O  saint,  129 

The  foes  of  God  shall  be  accurs'd,  132 

To  me,  in  holiness  and  love,  139 

Thro'  all  my  fears,  my  pains,  and  strife,  141 
The  mountains,  Lord,  by  thee  were  made,  147 

To  thee,  O  God,  the  confidence,  148 

Tho'  ye,  my  saints  have  lain,  156 

The  earth  has  seen  thy  goings,  Lord,  157 

*  Thus  show'd  the  psalmist  all  his  pain,  158 

Thus  for  himself,  and  for  his  Lotd  160 

Thus  saith  the  Psalmist,  thus  may  I,  162 

To  many  1  a  wonder  am  ;    ,  165 

Thy  rigkteousness,  O  God,  how  high!  167 

To  Israel  truly  God  is  good,  171 

Thro'  all  that  is,  I  nothing  see*,  174 

Tho'  Sinners  flourish,  whom  have  I,  174 

The  source  of  day  and  ni^ht  is  thine,  177 

The  persecuting  wrath  of  man,  179 


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